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.

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.

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.