PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS - LEARNING AT CAPSTRANS

CAPSTRANS has a close association with the following degrees offered at both universities:

Coursework Degrees:

Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development
Master of Social Change and Development
Master of International Relations

Research Degrees:

Master of Social Change and Development—Research
Master of Arts—Research
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Students enrolled in these degrees have the opportunity to interact with CAPSTRANS staff and benefit from the opportunity to meet with leading scholars in the field of Asia-Pacific Social Transformation Studies.

These degrees are available at both the University of Wollongong and the University of Newcastle. Prospective students should first choose which degree they are interested in and then select a campus.

Why Do A Degree in Social Change and Development?

Unlike traditional development studies courses, these degrees focus on a critical sociology/critical political economy of social change in the Asia-Pacific. Students specialize in the comparative analysis of social transformation in the region. They study in small groups with specialist researchers who are experts in their fields. Considerable attention is given to research and policy analysis as well as problem-solving skills. The courses combine theoretical perspectives with empirical studies.

Why Do A Degree in International Relations?

The degree is intended to provide opportunities for graduates of diverse disciplinary backgrounds to develop their academic understanding and professional skills in the field of international relations. The program is multi-disciplinary in nature, focusing on international politics, economics, management, and law and diplomatic practice, in particular, but allowing both for specialisation within the program as well as for the inclusion of area studies, and other relevant subjects, in accordance with students' needs.

Where Do Our Graduates Find Work?

Graduates from these degrees find employment with government agencies, international organizations, NGOs and private firms, working as administrators, researchers, development planners, educators, managers, diplomats, government officials, business people, journalists, and specialists in public affairs and government relations. To find out more, please have a look at Graduate Stories.