Masters by Research: Master of Social Science (Leisure Sciences)
Course Code 690
The Master of Social Science (Leisure Sciences) is designed for professionals from the leisure and recreation industry. The course allows students to pursue areas of interest within the coursework and research components. The broad scope of the course encompasses critical analyses of management, planning and research approaches relevant to leisure sciences.
Admission Requirements
Students with a bachelor degree in Leisure Sciences (or equivalent): Such applicants will be considered for direct admission into the Master program.
Students with a bachelor degree in a field other than Leisure Sciences: Students with undergraduate degrees in unrelated or related leisure fields may be required to complete additional or bridging units before admission into the Master of Social Science (Leisure Sciences). Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis. The bridging requirements will depend on the nature of previous studies.
Students with an Honours degree: Students with an Honours degree in Leisure Sciences (or equivalent field) will be considered for direct admission to the Master of Social Science Stage 2. Other Honours students may be required to complete bridging units before admission to the thesis year.
Students with a Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Leisure Sciences) or related field may apply for admission.
Course Location and Availability
Campus: Joondalup
Availability: Full-time / Part-time
Duration: 2 years Full-time or Part-time equivalent
Course structure
Students are required to complete the equivalent of six semester units in the first year of the course (Stage 1). In the second year students will undertake a thesis on an approved research topic.
Stage 1
Semester 1
Plus a research unit selected in consultation with the supervisor.
Semester 2
Plus a research unit selected in consultation with the supervisor.
Stage 2
The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and equivalent to one year fulltime study. Each semester students will enrol into the research thesis unit at 25, 50, 75 or 100% of the full-time enrolment:
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
Contact for more information:
Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
To confirm your eligibility, please contact the Graduate Research School.
To discuss options, please make an appointment with the Faculty Research Coordinator.
