About the Course

Course Description:

The Master of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) is a postgraduate professional qualification that provides knowledge and skills in research, policy development and systems of housing management. The program builds on the material in the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) and Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy).

The master program is designed for administrators, housing managers (public, not-for-profit and private real estate), and research and policy workers in the public and community sectors who wish to improve their knowledge of, and skills in, housing management.

Aims & Objectives:

• to provide knowledge of, and experience in, the analysis of  the Australian and New Zealand housing systems and the social and economic problems that characterise them
• to enhance portable research, discovery and information retrieval skills
• to promote transferable communication skills - analytical, written and technological
• to promote an array of transferable problem solving, organisational and management skills in the specialised area of housing assistance
• to facilitate technical competence in the management of a housing service
• to develop a client-value-based management culture in the delivery of housing assistance
• to link the formal training offered by this program with training in the work setting

Course Structure:

Units of Study:

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the program will have enhanced ability to apply for management-level positions in the social housing sector, policy formulation and related fields.

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

Applicants should have either an undergraduate degree and a fourth year or have completed the Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) at a satisfactory level of achievement.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in
recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

Course Fees:

In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $1650 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program.  All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice.

HELP
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is for eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $80,000 indexed annually).

Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount.

For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au

Application Procedure:

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/hed/postgrad/postgrad_application.pdf

Mid-Year Application:

Application forms can be downloaded from the website: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply/

Applications for mid-year entry close on 18 July 2008.

Find Out More

Information Sessions:

Postgraduate Information Day

Tuesday, 7 Oct 2008

4:00pm – 8:00pm

Further information:

Web: Enquire online