Course Details
| Course Code | SS53 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| QTAC Code | Direct Entry to CHC |
| Duration | 1F/2P |
| Assumed Knowledge | 4-year degree in Social Work, Occupational Therapy or related field OR Graduate Diploma in Social Science, Human Services or related field |
| Mode | On Campus, External Studies |
| Credit Points | 80 |
| Starting Semesters | 1 |
| Overseas Students | Available |
| CRICOS Code | 076209K |
Contact Details
For contact details, please refer to the Contact page.
General Information
The emphasis of the Master of Social Science is on critical reflection upon the nature of social science theory and application, which is informed both by contemporary scholarship and by Christian perspectives. The program is intended for graduates who are seeking a professionally recognised award in the applied social sciences. It is designed for graduates already working in the human or community services fields, especially chaplains, counsellors, community development workers, human services workers and youth workers who wish to develop further critical knowledge and skills related to their discipline or to a new field of application.
Entry to the Master of Social Science is dependent not only on previous academic studies but also on personal suitability as assessed through an interview, a personal statement and referee reports.
Please note that certain units can be completed oncampus only, in either Internal or Intensive modes (as offered). Please contact the School of Social Sciences Administration Office for further details.
Career Outcomes
- Chaplain
- Counsellor
- Community Development Worker
- Human Services Worker
- Youth Worker
Professional Recognition
- CHC's Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) and Master of Counselling are accredited by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
- CHC's Bachelor of Social Science with majors in Human Services or Youth Work are recognised by AIWCW (Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers)
- CHC courses are accredited by the Qld Minister for Education
- CHC is approved under the Higher Education Support Act 2003
- All courses are approved for FEE-HELP
- All undergraduate courses are approved for Youth Allowance/Abstudy and Austudy
- Courses available for overseas students are listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions & Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
Course Structure
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE (SS53)
CHC provides sample unit outlines for each unit offered in this course. Should you wish to view the latest version of a unit outline, please contact the Course Coordinator via the School Administration Office at socsciadmin@chc.edu.au.
Students in the Master of Social Science undertake a program of Core units and then have the option to take either a research track or an internship track, as follows:
| Course Structure |
|---|
| Core units - 40 credit points |
| Option 1: Research track - 40 credit points OR |
| Option 2: Internship track - 40 credit points |
| Total - 80 credit points |
Core Units
Where all units have a 10CP value and SO590 has a 20CP value.
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| RM511 Introduction to Research Methods | Download |
| SO501 Sociology and Christian Worldview | Download |
| SO560 Practice Frameworks: Integration and Critique | Download |
Optional Tracks
Students are to undertake 40CP from one of the following tracks:
Option 1: Research
Where all units have a 10CP value and SO596 has a 30CP value.
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| RM514 Research proposal | Download |
| SO596 Extended Self-Directed Study in the Social Sciences | Download |
Option 2: Internship
Where all units have a 10CP value and SO515 has a 30CP value.
| Unit Summary | Sample Unit Outline |
|---|---|
| SO515 Social Science Internship | Download |
| SO566 Social Science Reflective Practice | Download |
