Make a change in the world. Social policy makers weave the fabric of our society. And with the Master of Social Policy program, you can examine key developments in social policy through a global lens, with a strong emphasis on social justice and the ability to influence policy.

As a social policy maker, you can meld the needs of citizens with the roles of government and not‐for‐profit service agencies in contentious fields like employment, income support, education, health and climate change.

The Master of Social Policy enables you to understand the respective roles of government, private and not‐for‐profit sectors in meeting the needs of citizens. Understand and critique the key developments in social policy through a global lens, aiming to find ethically sustainable solutions, while considering the competing factors of social policy and the economy.

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

First 100 points

• 25 points of Compulsory subjects
• 75 points of Elective subjects

Second 100 points

• 25 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 75 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Core subject (Thesis option)
• 25 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)

150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This program is for graduates with relevant background studies.

• 50 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 100 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Core subjects (Thesis option)
• 50 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)

100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for relevant honours graduates or those who have completed at least two years professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study.

• 50 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 50 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Core subject (Thesis option)

Capstone requirement

Students must complete one of three available Capstone streams for this degree (some are Coursework-based and some are Thesis-based). For more information on subjects, Capstone streams, and detailed information, please view the Handbook entry for this course.

The Master of Social Policy develops you professional knowledge and prepares you for work in fields including:

• Community, state and national government
• Policy design
• Social administration and welfare work
• Policy analysis
• Management

Graduates have also gone on to work in global organisations including:

• Australian Bureau of Statistics
• Brotherhood of St Laurence
• Centrelink
• KPMG
• Salvation Army
• Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc
• Victorian Human Rights Commission

Entry requirements for the 200 point program (2 years full-time / 4 years part-time) To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivale

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
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