OpenFieldPostgraduate Honors Research Pathway in Social Policy and Community Care
Research-intensive honors pathway preparing graduates for doctoral investigations, policy design, and executive leadership in Australian health and community sectors.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Community Services or related AQF Level 7 degree with credit average (GPA 3.0/4.0) in core units.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in all bands.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for Australian honours research admissions.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 1,500-word research proposal addressing contemporary challenges in community care or elderly social welfare.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations from senior faculty in sociology or social work.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Institutional research sponsorship and supervised thesis support for top-quartile graduates
- Application fee
- AUD $250 international application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $19,500 annual tuition for supervised postgraduate research pathway
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 01 February 2027 (Autumn Research Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Acknowledge Education documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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