Master of Public Policy

2 years: Duration

44,700 AUD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Master: Degree

Campus: Format

Perth / Australia: Location

The University of Western Australia: School

Program description

The training integrates theory and practice to increase knowledge and practical abilities for strategic and proactive public, economic, and social response. You can specialize in economics, public administration and governance, or law. You can also combine two specializations.

Scholarly seminars, guest lectures from prominent practitioners, and case studies give students multiple opportunities to apply their knowledge to legal, social, economic, and public issues.

Economics students learn economic evaluation methods and how markets and government affect the economy. This applied economics program covers finance, taxation, health, housing, education, transportation, utilities, trade, development, and the environment. This worldwide specialization blends theory and practice to improve the skills of professionals in complex corporate, public, and non-profit organizations in Australia and overseas.
The Public Administration and Governance concentration focuses on public policy governance. It prepares students to run national and international non-profits and governments. It gives students a solid academic foundation to formulate, implement, and evaluate public policies and a wealth of information to strategically and aggressively solve social and economic issues. Students will study how social, political, and economic issues affect pandemics, inequality, poverty, and climate change.
Law concentration students learn how legal sectors and institutions originate and implement policies. The course uses critical, theoretical, theological, and practical lenses to analyze these themes. It gives students the legal, regulatory, and policy skills to work in commercial corporations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations, especially public sector ones.

Program structure

All students must complete 18 points of core units (the Public Policy Program) and complete 24 points of one nominated specialisation.

Students can select the remaining 30 points:

to undertake a second specialisation; or
to take further units within their nominated specialisation; or
to take a combination of units across the specialisations and from Group 1. Work Integrated Learning; or
to complete a dissertation (only available to specialisation 2. Public Administration Governance) taking all units in Group 2. Dissertation, upon firstly achieving 70% in SOCS4100 Social Science Research Skills.

Conversion

Students may be required to complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the University. Students may contact their allocated course advice office for guidance

Core - Core Units: Public Policy Program (take all units (18 points):

ECON5516 The Economics of Public Policy (6)
LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Governance (6)
POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy (6)

Option - Group 1. Work Integrated Learning (take up to 6 points from this group):

PARL5599 WA Parliamentary Research Program (6)
SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship (6)
SVLG5003 Wicked Problems (6)
WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)

Option - Group 2. Dissertation (for students in the course by coursework and dissertation, take unit(s) to the value of 24 points from this group)

SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills (6)
SOCS5551 Master's Dissertation Part 1 (6)
SOCS5552 Master's Dissertation Part 2 (6)
SOCS5553 Master's Dissertation Part 3 (6)

Specialisation

Economics specialisation
Law specialisation
Public Administration and Governance specialisation

Price

Tuition fee — 44,700 AUD per year.

Requirements for applicants

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:
the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy at UWA.

English competency

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.

About the university

With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.

In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.

Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.

As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.

Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.