Course

Master of Social Science

Approved Abbreviation: MSocSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4617.2

CRICOS Code: 059409K

Course enquiries should be directed to the course advisor.

The Master of Social Science offers a flexible design allowing students to select areas of study according to their personal interest and professional need. Critical and reflective professional practice is enhanced through core units in social theory and research methods and a research project. In addition students are able to choose specialist professional units from a wide range available in other professional courses.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Advanced standing

Applications for advanced standing will be assessed in accordance with current UWS policy.

Admission

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Applicants must have:

Successfully completed an undergraduate degree in either education, humanities, or social sciences; OR

Successfully completed a Graduate Diploma in either education, humanities, or social sciences; OR

Successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in either education, humanities, or social sciences.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Students must complete the following core units (40 credit points) and then select another four units (40 credit points) from the Specialist Unit pool below.

Autumn session

400585

Theories of the Social

400421

Research Methods for Humanities and Social Sciences

Spring session

400586

Integrating Theory, Research and Practice

Specialist Unit Pool

Child and Youth Studies (External Study)

400595

Partnership with Children, Young People and Carers