The Degree of Master of Social and Community Leadership – MSCL

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

b (i) (a) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(b) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

(ii) passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership, provided that the Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership has not been awarded

or

c (i) a relevant professional qualification, equivalent to a Bachelors degree of at least 360 points, with at least two years of relevant professional experience

and

(ii) passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership has not been awarded.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: Relevant subjects may include social sciences, psychology and counselling, public policy and administration, community development and planning, education and training, public health and health promotion, non-profit management and administration, environment and sustainability, communications and media studies (including journalism), criminology and criminal law, economics, development studies, creative arts and industries (with a focus on community/social engagement).

4 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 220 points.

6 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Social and Community Leadership Schedule.

b A student may substitute an alternative course the same as, or similar to, EDUCSW 700, as approved by the Programme Director.

c A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Social and Community Leadership cannot continue.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 A student who does not achieve the Grade Point Average specified in Regulation 6c may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Social and Community Leadership to the Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership.

9 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the relevant Academic Head.

b The thesis must be approved by the relevant Programme Director or nominee or Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.

c The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

11 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.