Program Overview
The Social Policy at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 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 Social Policy 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 32,064 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Community, state and national government
- Policy design
- Social administration and welfare work
- Policy analysis
- Management.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Brotherhood of St Laurence
- Centrelink
- KPMG
- Salvation Army
- Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc
- Victorian Human Rights Commission.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to be considered for entry for the 200 point program, applicants must have completed:
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- relevance of previous studies
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 32,064 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 32,064 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne 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.
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-05-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months