Master of Public Policy specialisation in Public Policy - Taught 120

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The Master of Public Policy is a career-focused qualification that can give you the skills and knowledge you need for a career in public policy.
It is popular with people already working in governments around the world looking to upskill, and offers the flexibility to study part-time alongside your current job.

Our Public Policy graduates work in public policy, local or national government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

Complete 120 points comprising:

60 points for all Required Courses, and
One of the following:
60 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
60 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters, or
60 points for all Research Project Option

Required Courses

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

POLICY 701 - Policy Analysis and Evaluation (15 points)

POLICY 702 - Economics of Policy (15 points)

POLITICS 757 - Comparative Public Policy (15 points)

POLICY 703 - Quantitative Methods and Analysis for Public Policy (15 points)

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

POLICY 795 - Dissertation - Level 9 (60 points)

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

POLICY 795A - Dissertation - Level 9 (30 points)

POLICY 795B - Dissertation - Level 9 (30 points)

Research Project Option

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

POLICY 745 - Policy Research, Evaluation and Practice - Level 9 (30 points)

POLICY 796 - Research Project - Level 9 (30 points)