Course Overview
Eligibility
Course Content
Core: fundamentals of public policy and public administration
Core units covering the fundamentals of public policy and public administration.
Selective: specialist areas
Choice of study in a range of specialist areas.
Elective (optional): related disciplines
Optional choice of study in related disciplines.
Specialisation (optional): Economic Policy, Political Economy, or Social Policy
Optional specialisation in Economic Policy, Political Economy, or Social Policy.
Capstone
Application of the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the master's to an independent research project, culminating in the submission of either a 5,000-word project/essay or a 10,000-word supervised dissertation. The dissertation provides a pathway to higher degree by research (e.g., PhD) studies.
Common Questions
The Master of Public Policy has two intakes per year: Semester 1 closes on 31 January of the commencing year, and Semester 2 closes on 15 July of the commencing year.
Yes, the Master of Public Policy is available to both domestic students (Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian Permanent resident visa holders, Australian Permanent humanitarian visa holders, and Pacific Engagement Visa holders) and international students.
Students can optionally choose from three specialisations: Economic Policy, Political Economy, or Social Policy.
The Capstone unit involves the application of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the master's to an independent research project, culminating in the submission of either a 5,000-word project/essay or a 10,000-word supervised dissertation. The dissertation also provides a pathway to higher degree by research (e.g., PhD) studies.
No, this course has limited places available, and not all applicants who meet the application deadline and requirements may be successful.
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