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Universities New Zealand University of Canterbury Courses Master of Systems Change MSCH

Master of Systems Change MSCH
at University of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 42,300
Country Rank-
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Social awareness is becoming more integrated in all manners of government and business. We need effective change-makers who have the know-how and the professional skills to better our systems and social outcomes.

UC's Master of Systems Change (MSCH) gives you a recognised postgraduate degree in creating social change, including UC's support network of innovators, applied learning through practical projects, and a research thesis.

Course Content
The MSCH is made up of 180 points of courses, which includes practical project work and completion of a research thesis.

Beginning in February, you can complete the degree within 18 months full-time, or within 3 years part-time.

Complete the following:
- MSCH401 Systems and Social Change 1
- MSCH402 Futures Approach to Systems and Social Change
- MSCH403 Applied Systems Change 1
- MSCH404 Applied Systems Change 2
- MSCH405 Impact Evaluation
- MSCH407 Systems Change Initiative
- MSCH670 Dissertation

Entry Requirement

You will need to hold a bachelor's degree (or an equivalent qualification), and have a B grade average or better in 60 points of 300-level courses.

Also required are three or more years of professional experience in roles relevant to systems or social change.

English language requirements for postgraduate qualifications

If you want to study towards a postgraduate qualification, eg a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD you must have one of the following:

ENGLISH TEST	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
IELTS Academic	An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT	Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
TOEFL PBT	With a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
CCEL EAP	Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade
CAE or CPE	Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Pearson Test of English (Academic)	PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
NZCEL	Level 5
FluentIQ	Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.
LanguageCert	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS
NZAPA	English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Fees & Scholarships
FEES (NZD) 2022 180pt Special (Set) Fee $42,300
Career Prospect
Your study will help you understand what kind of change is required and how to go about it - by looking at the purpose, processes, environment, and stakeholders involved. As a result, you will learn what is realistically achievable, plus gain skills in planning, cross-communication, collaboration, impact analysis, and more.

Government, social, and business sectors are all in need of graduates that know how to tackle the grand challenges of our world and make a real difference.

Cost Of Studying At University of Canterbury

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Systems Change MSCH at University of Canterbury