Study Master of Social Policy at The University of Melbourne in Australia, Faculty of Arts

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Make a change in the world. Social policy makers weave the fabric of our society. And with the Master of Social Policy program, you can examine key developments in social policy through a global lens, with a strong emphasis on social justice and the ability to influence policy. As a social policy maker, you can meld the needs of citizens with the roles of government and not‐for‐profit service agencies in contentious fields like employment, income support, education, health and climate change. The Master of Social Policy enables you to understand the respective roles of government, private and not‐for‐profit sectors in meeting the needs of citizens. Understand and critique the key developments in social policy through a global lens, aiming to find ethically sustainable solutions, while considering the competing factors of social policy and the economy. People with an interest in analysing key areas of contemporary social policy, including governance, inclusion and exclusion, social capital, and globalisation. You can engage with the social dimensions of social policy – race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability and age – and understand social policy as a contested process. Apply your research skills to a range of organisational contexts and explore real world experiences through the School’s partnership with the Brotherhood of St Laurence social research team. You can also activate your knowledge through an Executive Internship placement over two semesters.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts

CRICOS

049598E

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$48,992.00 (US$ 32,287) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected July 2027

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requirements for the 200 point program (2 years full-time / 4 years part-time)

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).

Entry requirements for the 150 point program (1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time)

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a directly relevant discipline, with a University of Melbourne Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent). Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include: Politics, Policy, Anthropology, Sociology, International Relations, Development Studies, Criminology, Public Health, Social Work, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Public Administration and Management

Entry requirements for the 100 point program (1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time)

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed: An honours degree in publishing and communications (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent), AND at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Sociology, Politics and International Studies, Policy Studies, Criminology, Anthropology and Gender Studies.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.