Program Overview
The Social Impact Assessment at Macquarie University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Social Impact Assessment programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,462 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Impact Assessment programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiation
- Special Topic in Environment and Geography A
- Urban Social Impact Assessment
- Research Methods for Sustainable Development
- Research Methods in Anthropology
- Development Theory and Practice
- Anthropology of Human Rights and Intervention
- Indigenous Interests and Identities
- Social Movements, Knowledge and Development
- Climate Change Impacts
- Introduction to Geographic Information Science for Postgraduates
- Climate Change: Policies, Management and Adaptation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Australian level 7 bachelor\'s qualification or recognised equivalent in a social science, community engagement, community development, planning, or a related discipline.
English language requirements
- IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
- All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,462 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,462 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,462 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Macquarie University 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 Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia
Macquarie University(/məˈkwɒri/mə-KWORR-ee) is apublicresearch universityinSydney,New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1964 by theNew South Wales Government, it was the third university to be...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
