This course focuses on the development, implementation and politics of public policy.
Explore our role as citizens in the Australian community, the nature of diverse ideologies and the close relations between government, the private sector and community organisations.
The focus on democratic governance within contemporary contexts characterised by rapid change and globalisation distinguishes this course from traditional public policy studies.
The Master of Politics and Policy emphasises a dual focus on politics and public policy and offers a wide range of core units and elective units to appeal to public sector, business, NGO and community sector managers and leaders, and those wishing to acquire new skills.
Core units explore public policy analysis frameworks, the development and implementation of public policy under conditions of democratic governance, governance and accountability, skills building in evaluation, and corporate social responsibility.
You’ll undertake practical training focused on the relations between government, the private sector and community organisations, and between different levels of government.
Alternative exits
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Master of Politics and Policy, a student must successfully complete 16 credit points of study comprising:
4 credit points of compulsory core units; and
12 credit points of study combining research and elective units in one of the following configurations:
Option 1: Dissertation
2 credit points of research training (AIX706, plus one of AIX707 or AIX708)
4 credit points of research project (AIX702, AIX703)
6 credit points of electives
Option 2: Research Paper
2 credit points of research training (AIX706, plus one of AIX707 or AIX708)
2 credit points of independent research project (AIX704, AIX705)
8 credit points of electives
Option 3: Research Project
1 credit point of research training (AIX706)
1 credit point independent research project (AIX701)
Students may undertake up to 3 credit points of electives from any other postgraduate course offered by any Faculty, with the Course Director's approval.
