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Social Science (all other) Courses

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Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$30,550 total
International Tuition Fees
$30,800 per year

Masters (Coursework)

UNSW Canberra at ADFA
The Master of Strategic People Management is designed to develop middle managers, particularly in people management.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
78.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Parramatta City
The Master of Social Science allows you to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. Critical and reflective professional practice is enhanced through core subjects in social theory, research methods and a research project.
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$28,080 per year / $56,160 total
Graduate Satisfaction
88.60%

Graduate Certificate

Hawthorn
The Graduate Certificate of Social Impact is for high-performing professionals who want to upskill or learn the foundations for leading change and innovation to address complex social, economic and cultural issues.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
92.90%

Doctorate (PhD)

Camperdown/Darlington
Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research and write a thesis on an approved topic or for practice-led research such as Sydney College of the Arts (SCA); a thesis comprising a written component and exhibition of creative work.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area:

  • bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree by research; or
  • master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project with a minimum overall pass average of 75% or above or demonstrated appropriate experience and alternative qualifications in the field of study.

Applicants who do not meet these admission requirements may be issued an offer to consider a place in the Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), or Master of Fine Arts (Research), or Master of Philosophy (Education), or Master of Philosophy (Social Work).

Transfer from University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), (Education), or (Social Work)

Outstanding candidates who successfully complete up to one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), or Master of Fine Arts (SCA) or Master of Philosophy (Education), or Master of Philosophy (Social Work) may apply for transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) and be granted credit for work already completed: with approval from the supervisor and school meeting all higher degree by research progression requirements completing 25 000 words of a thesis to the satisfaction of the department; providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis. See the progression and completion requirements of Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), (Education), or (Social Work) respectively.

These constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. This remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.50%

Non-Award

If you are from another Australian tertiary institution you may be permitted to undertake cross-institutional studies. Use the Faculty of Science Handbook or the Departmental/School websites to identify Science units of study that you would like to do at the University of Sydney.
Entry Requirements

You must be enrolled for the current academic year in an accredited related course of study at another institution. Your admission to a Unit or Units of Study at the University of Sydney is subject to approval, which may include the fulfilment of prerequisites, and availability.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
79.30%

Bachelor (Honours)

Kensington
Take your studies to the next level with this one-year Honours degree.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
65.30%

Graduate Certificate

Parramatta City
The Graduate Certificate in Social Science allows you the freedom to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. It is also designed to enhance critical and reflective professional practice in the human services sector.
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$13,380 per year / $13,380 total
Graduate Satisfaction
88.60%

Masters (Coursework)

UNSW Canberra at ADFA
The Master of Special Operations and Irregular Warfare is aimed at military personnel and those in the security policy community, including security contractors, who would benefit from a better understanding of special operations as a military instrument.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
78.90%

Graduate Certificate

Sydney, Melbourne
The Graduate Certificate in Cross-Cultural Practice provides a structured learning experience to navigate different cultural contexts. Throughout this course you will be guided to make sense of your own cross-cultural experiences so you are able to develop an effective cross-cultural practice.
Entry Requirements

A 3 year Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

International students or domestic students born outside of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, South Africa or USA must meet English Language Proficiency requirements. Minimum scores are:

  • IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5), or
  • TOEFL overall score of 75 with no score less than 17, or
  • Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 54 with no score less than 46, or
  • Cambridge English Advanced overall test score of 169 (with no individual band score less than 154).

English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study.

Security Requirements

Students may be required to undertake police checks when working in particular situations, such as with children, older adults or vulnerable people.

Health Requirements

Students may be required to be fully vaccinated or have other health checks when working in specific contexts.

Assumed Knowledge

This degree is recommended for people who are about to commence an international work or volunteer position and those about to commence or are currently working in any cross-cultural context.

Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

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