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About the course
This Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development introduces key ideas shaping social change, from global forces to their impacts on regional and local communities. You will build foundational theoretical and practical knowledge for development-focused work, critically examining social and political change and reimagining pathways for positive outcomes. Study is available online or face-to-face, full-time or part-time, and can provide a pathway with credit into the Master of Social Change and Development.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for development and social change roles across government, non-government and community sectors, where demand is growing for skills in community development and policy analysis. The program supports work with aid and development projects and social justice initiatives, building capability to respond to rapidly changing global contexts. Career paths may include administrator, field officer, development planner, community development practitioner, overseas aid roles, and positions in advocacy networks or related private-sector organisations.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as intelligence analyst, parliamentarian, foreign affairs and trade officer, editor, journalist, policy analyst, and etc. in companies including Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, HoneyWell, Al-Jazeera, United Nations, SAGE Publications, and etc.Living Costs in Newcastle**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353 |
Average Salary**
