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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 Structure
48 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

Research Core Course

You must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

Disciplinary Electives

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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