The Master of Arts in Social Sciences is a 60 credits programme that develops your skills in contemporary issues of social practice, resource management, administration and cultural diversity.
Programme Details
| Code | MASS180 |
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| Award | Master of Arts in Social Sciences |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Mode | Online |
| Duration | Self-paced |
| Exam | Free online exam |
| Certificate | PDF Certificate + Transcript | Sample Certificate |
| Available to | Students from all over the world |
| Awarding Body | School of Business and Trade |
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Standard Entry Route |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 1,2 & 3 | Generally, a bachelor degree or graduate diploma in any discipline |
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Recognition of Prior Learning Entry Route (Advanced Standing) |
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| To be Completed | Qualification Required |
| Stage 1 | Postgraduate Diploma (any field) |
To qualify for the award of Master of Arts in Social Sciences, students must complete all 3 stages or less depending upon their entry route.
Stage 1 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| PG411 | International Relations | 5 |
| PG421 | Human Geography | 5 |
| PG441 | Climate Change | 5 |
| PG451 | Public Health Ethics | 5 |
| PG471 | Social Work Research | 5 |
| PG481 | Human Psychology | 5 |
Stage 2 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| PG430 | Communications | 5 |
| PG460 | Writing | 5 |
| PG510 | Statistics | 5 |
Stage 3 |
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| Unit ID | Units | Credits |
| PG490 | Political Science | 5 |
| PG500 | Sociology II | 5 |
| PG520 | World History | 5 |
Graduates may be able to work in a broad choice of social services fields such as
| • Administrative Assistant |
| • Paralegal |
| • Social and Human Service Assistant |
| • Social Worker |
| • Rehabilitation worker |
| • Data Analyst |
| • Social and Community Service Manager |
| • Market Research Analyst |
| • Local Government |
| • Charity |
| • Researcher |
| • Youth Work |
| • Translator |
| • Economist |
| • Historian |
| • Political Scientist |
| • Sociologist |
| • Psychological Services |
| • Police |
| Enrolment Fee | None |
| Upfront Fee | None |
| Tuition Fee | None |
| Graduation Fee | CHF 185 (one-off fee upon completion) |
Future Study Options
After completing the Master of Arts in Social Sciences, students may continue to study further at a higher level or can explore other study options at the postgraduate level.