Program Overview

---

Master of Social and Community Leadership

The Master of Social and Community Leadership (MSCL) is a postgraduate program designed to develop innovative solutions for social and community change. The program focuses on leadership, systems thinking, innovation, ethics, and evaluation, providing students with the knowledge and skills to drive positive change in a complex world.

Programme Overview

The MSCL program is a 180-point postgraduate degree that can be completed full-time in 18 months or part-time over two years. The program is designed to be flexible, with options for face-to-face and online study. Students can choose from a range of elective courses across the University, including the Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arts and Education, and Science.

Programme Structure

The MSCL program has two main structures: Taught Masters and Research Masters.

Taught Masters

The Taught Masters program consists of:

• Four core advanced taught courses (120 points) focusing on leadership, systems thinking, innovation, ethics, and evaluation.
• 60 points from a range of elective courses across the University.
• The option to combine face-to-face and online courses.

Research Masters

The Research Masters program consists of:

• Two core courses (30 points): Innovation, Design and Evaluation, and Leadership, Ethics, Systems.
• A Research Methods course (30 points): Research Methodologies or Mori and Indigenous Research.
• A 90-point research thesis project.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the MSCL program include:

• A Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.
• Alternatively, a relevant professional qualification, equivalent to a Bachelor's degree of at least 360 points, with at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• International students must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0.

Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fees for the MSCL program are:

• NZ$9,574.80 for domestic students.
• NZ$43,674 for international students.
• There is also a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study. Scholarships and awards are available for eligible students.

Key Dates

The key dates for the MSCL program include:

• Application closing dates: 1 December for Summer School, 8 December for Semester One, and 8 June for Semester Two.
• Start dates: 6 January for Summer School, 3 March for Semester One, and 21 July for Semester Two.

Career Opportunities

The MSCL program can lead to various career opportunities, including:

• Community and social organization leader
• Social and community facilitator/advocate
• Social and community educator
• Learning designer
• Community developer and designer
• Programme designer/project manager
• Policy analyst
• Social innovator/consultant

Further Study Options

Graduates of the MSCL program may also pursue further study options, such as a Doctor of Philosophy.