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Master of Social Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code U66

This research degree is entirely research-based and devoted to the preparation of a thesis. The course is intended for professionals involved in the delivery of services to the community, and will enable them to develop their research in the diverse range of social sciences contexts. Candidates are accepted in the fields of Children and Family Studies, Community Studies, Disability Studies, Gerontology, Human Services, Women's Studies and Youth Work.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

Meet the published English language standards and:

  • For a 1 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in a different discipline; or
  • For a 2 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in a different discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor Honours degree (first or upper second class) in a relevant area, or a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in a relevant area, with a course average of at least 65 per cent. Special entry may be considered for students with equivalent research experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • South West (Bunbury): Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Vicki Frances BANHAM

Course Structure

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CSV6200Masters Thesis

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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