Priority areas for the Master of Social Science (Honours) by research and thesis include, communication and culture, drama, justice studies and police studies, professional and applied ethics, psychology, sociology, rural social studies, social work, social welfare and social policy.
Minimum submission time for full-time students is one year and for part-time students two years. Maximum time being four years for part-time and two years for full-time enrolment.
Students wishing to undertake research in a topic closely aligned with one of the designated Research Centres should contact the Director of the relevant Centre.
In accordance with the University’s Higher Degree Regulations, students will be assigned an appropriate supervisor who will assist the student in developing a research proposal and choosing a title for the research, and will guide the student during the research process and thesis preparation.
Regulations concerning the thesis title, submission and examination of the thesis are shown in the University’s Higher Degree Regulations.
| Study through | Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 1-2 years full-time on campus 2-4 years distance education |
| Course code | On campus - KAMS Distance education - EAMS |
| Fees |
Fee paying
Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| Study through | Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 1- 2 years full-time - onshore (within Australia) 2 -4 years distance education (offshore) |
| Course code | CRICOS code - 012004G Program code - 1801AA |
| Fees | Onshore - see fee list Offshore - see fee list |
| Session available | February (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
An applicant for admission to candidature for a master degree by research shall normally have either:
Applications with the area of research interest clearly stated can be lodged at any time within the academic year. Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:
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