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Applied Practice (Social Practice)

Unitec Institute of Technology
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Tuition USD 10,063 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Auckland, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Practice (Social Practice) at Unitec Institute of Technology is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Practice (Social Practice) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 10,063 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Practice (Social Practice) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Professional Practice
  2. Research Question
  3. Leadership in Practice
  4. Review of Learning
  5. Human Rights and Social Justice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A Bachelor’s degree or Level 7 Graduate Diploma in the same or similar discipline
2. Demonstrate an ability to succeed in the programme by providing evidence of successful outcomes you’ve achieved in a work environment
3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
4. If English is your second language, you will need one or more of the following:

  • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
  • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
  • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 10,063 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 10,063 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Unitec Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Unitec Institute of Technology

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Auckland, New Zealand

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Application Information
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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