MR210 - Master of Social Science (Global, Urban & Social Studies)

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Plan: MR210 - Master of Social Science
Campus: City Campus

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Purpose of the Program
Entrance requirements

Program details

Award title: Master of Social Science
Award abbreviation: MSocSc
Career: RSCH
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location: RMIT City Campus
Owning school: Global, Urban and Social Studies (365H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/global-urban-and-social-studies
ASCED code: 090300
CRICOS code: 079693B

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Purpose of the Program

The Master of Social Science degree develops advanced research principles and methods and mastery of a body of knowledge in the social sciences. 

Upon graduation with a Master of Social Science degree from RMIT University you will have developed:

  • high level skills in research processes,
  • the ability to analyse and synthesise knowledge related to specific disciplines, and
  • high level communication skills.

A Master of Social Science degree will provide you with a foundation for further studies into a PhD or employment in senior leadership and management positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate environments.

Individually supervised research programs are available in three key areas of the social, the urban and the global, particularly in the fields of urban planning and housing studies, sustainability, sociology and global studies, and social and public policy and social work.

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Entrance requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:

  • a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
  • evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.

English Language Requirements

A minimum IELTS (academic module) overall score 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents webpage.

Further information and application process

These entrance requirements are the minimum academic standard you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the program. You will need to complete a selection task as part of your application. For further information on the steps you need to take to apply for a research program see the How to apply – Research programs webpage.

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