Location
Australia
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Fees
AUD15450
(2025)
Duration
0.5 Year(s)
Next intake
17 July 2025
Entry Score
6.5
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Duration: 0.5 Year(s)
Fees: AUD15450
Intake | Location |
---|---|
Semester 1 (February), 2026 | CALLAGHAN |
Semester 2 (July), 2026 | CALLAGHAN |
Semester 2 (July), 2025 | CALLAGHAN |
Semester 2 (July), 2025 | Newcastle |
Semester 1 (February), 2026 | Newcastle |
Semester 2 (July), 2026 | Newcastle |
The Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development is a 40-unit postgraduate qualification, with entry available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:
Bachelor Honours Degree; or
Bachelor’s degree; or
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a related field plus two years’ relevant work experience.
At least five years’ relevant work experience.
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development will be eligible for 40 units of credit towards the Master of Social Change and Development award.
Relevant work experience includes administration, research, development planner, local officer, educator, or manager.
Work experience can be identified through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
Related fields include sociology, geography, anthropology and development studies, agriculture, environmental studies, education, municipal community or social work/welfare, Indigenous studies and economics.
TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.
The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might ant to explore pathway options at The University of Newcastle. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
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