Master of Social Science

GradSchool (University of Newcastle),Australia

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Course summary This course provides graduates with a flexible way of broadening and deepening their knowledge of the social sciences and related areas. The topics available cover a range of special interest areas, enabling students to select courses according to their particular interests or to pursue a broad program of study in social science courses. Career opportunities are available in government and non-government areas in keeping with the specializations undertaken in the program. Suggested special interest areas include aboriginal studies; creative writing; human service management and philosophy. Graduates who have completed the 80 unit Master of Social Science may in addition apply for entry into the Honors program. These students will complete a 40 unit minor thesis (SOCA6500) to qualify for the 120 unit Master of Social Science (Honors) award in accordance with the schedule provisions.

International admissions requirements Students must have completed a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Science, or any other program approved by Faculty Board. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible for the applicant to produce evidence of possessing other qualifications together with appropriate high-level work experience for recognition of prior learning as may be approved by the Faculty Board. English language proficiency - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): A score of 550 with a TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5 in the paper-based test or a score of 213 with a 4.5 Essay Rating in the computer-based test or an internet test overall score of 93 with no sub-test score less than 21 and IELTS (International English Language Testing System): a minimum score of 6.5, with no sub-test score less than 6.0.

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About GradSchool (University of Newcastle) A world pioneer in online postgraduate education, GradSchool - the University of Newcastle’s online postgraduate arm – has grown to become Australia’s No.1 provider of postgraduate online coursework. GradSchool’s comprehensive range of specially designed online postgraduate courses currently caters to more than 3000 students from over 60 countries. GradSchool offers more than 450 online courses, delivered across 50 degree progr... Read more

A world pioneer in online postgraduate education, GradSchool - the University of Newcastle’s online postgraduate arm – has grown to become Australia’s No.1 provider of postgraduate online coursework. GradSchool’s comprehensive range of specially designed online postgraduate courses currently caters to more than 3000 students from over 60 countries. GradSchool offers more than 450 online courses, delivered across 50 degree progr... Read more

GradSchool (University of Newcastle)

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Industry Development Centre (IDC)
The University of Newcastle; University Drive
CALLAGHAN
New South Wales
2308

GradSchool (University of Newcastle)

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GradSchool (University of Newcastle)
Industry Development Centre (IDC)
The University of Newcastle; University Drive
CALLAGHAN
New South Wales
2308
+61 (0) 2 4921 8856

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This School was established in 2000 as the University of Newcastle’s online postgraduate arm, Grad School is a world pioneer in online postgraduate education, attracting more than 3000 students from over 60 countries. Grad School is the oldest and most experienced online learning postgraduate school in Australia. It is dedicated to postgraduate education so the academics have designed their courses and their teaching methods specifically to suit the online learning environment. With more than 60 postgraduate qualifications and a range of corporate study options available, Grad School is sure to offer an online course that suits student’s needs, helping them to realize their potential and gain an edge in a competitive job market.

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