Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate advanced disciplinary knowledge in the field of policy studies and an ability to apply this in a range of contexts and environments.
- Leaders
- Scholars
2.
Show understanding of how new knowledge in the field of policy studies is produced and a deeper knowledge of how policy concepts are applied to analyse practice.
- Scholars
- Professionals
3.
Provide evidence of advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Professionals
- Leaders
- Scholars
4.
Communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences, undertake both independent and collaborative enquiry, apply technical skills and be adaptive learners and practitioners.
- Leaders
- Scholars
- Global Citizens
- Professionals
5.
Demonstrate awareness of international dimensions of policy work and policy issues.
- Global Citizens
- Professionals
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Master of Arts - MA8224 - Combined Arts/Social Sciences
Master of Public Policy and Governance - MPPG8259 - Public Policy & Governance
Specialisation Structure48 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Admission Block Credit
If you are in program 8259 Public Policy & Governance you will have been issued 48 UOC Admission Block Credit. You must complete a further 48 UOC.
Disciplinary Core Courses
You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Research Core Course
You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
Disciplinary Electives
You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.
Elective Courses
You must complete 12 to 18 UOC of the following courses.
Research Prescribed Electives
You must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.
Note: SRAP5107 Research Project is completed over two terms (2 x 6 UOC) to the value of 12 UOC
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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