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Master of Social Impact

Masters.
Swinburne University of Technology

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Social Impact helps you develop the skills to design, deliver and evaluate initiatives that create positive social and environmental change. You’ll explore how organisations, policy and investment approaches can be used to address complex community challenges, with a focus on applied, work-relevant learning. This is a master coursework qualification in social impact and social change practice. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in roles focused on creating and measuring social value across government, nonprofits, social enterprises and purpose-led business. Potential pathways include social impact manager/adviser, program and partnerships roles, impact measurement and evaluation, community development, and ESG or responsible investment support functions. This is a master coursework pathway for careers in social impact leadership and practice. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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1.5 years

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