Overview
This program provides postgraduate students with the opportunity to study two complementary programs offered in UNSW Arts and Social Sciences to create a combined two year Masters program in professional and interdisciplinary areas.
The Combined Masters degree program offers students an interdisciplinary combination of programs that will substantially extend and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
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The learning outcomes are derived from the stand-alone postgraduate programs.
Program Structure96 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.
Students complete 48 UOC in each of their two chosen specialisations.
Specialisation Requirements
You complete 96 UOC by enrolling in two of the 48 UOC specialisations listed:
Notes for Masters of Education
If you combine two Masters of Education specialisations, you only need to complete one research methodology and research project in your two Masters specialisations. You can complete any two additional MEd elective courses for your other specialisation.If you combine a Masters of Education (TESOL) specialisation with a Master of Applied … For more content click the Read More button below.
Notes For Masters in International Relations/Development Studies / Public Policy and Governance
If you combine two Social Sciences specialisations (i.e. International Relations A and/or Development Studies A and/or Public Policy and Governance A), you only need to complete one Research Core Course and Research Prescribed Elective for your two Masters specialisations. You can complete additional Elective Courses to meet the minimum UOC … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning
Progression Requirements
Recognition of Achievement
Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.
Additional Information
Further Information
Contact the UNSW Arts and Social Sciences Student Services for advice.
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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