Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Public Policy gives you in-depth knowledge in political, cultural and social theory approaches to public policy and solid understanding of evidence-based policy development and evaluation imbedded within practical research theories and methodologies.
Challenge yourself by taking on Masters' level study and gain transferrable skills to advance your career.
The course is designed to uniquely focus on northern Australia and its relation to South-East Asia.
You'll explore policy issues in remote contexts, the significance of First Nations peoples and cultures, and the regions proximity to South-East Asia.
Streams include:
The 2 year (full-time) or 4 year (part-time) course, can be studied 100% online or on-campus and culminates in a research project that explores issues of research in policy related fields.
Whilst the structure is mostly prescriptive, there is scope within the course to conceptualise new thinking in an important public policy research project of your choice.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your ideas and to tailor a course to suit. During course engagement you will receive one-on-one supervision and support from university research, public policy researchers, policy developers and evaluators, and teaching staff.
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification.
Applicants who don't meet the entry requirements, are advised to contact the course coordinator in the Faculty of Arts and Society by email to fas@cdu.edu.au for further advice.
The course comprises of a total of 160 credit points, involving completion of four (4) core units that provide a background and context to the study. Students then select between two (2) to eight (8) units from a variety of specialist streams relevant to their field of employment and/or interest allowing you to tailor your studies to your context by drawing in units from other fields of study including relevant policy units from other tertiary institutions.
Graduating with a Master of Public Policy may lead to career opportunities in government and private companies as a policy researcher, advisor, analyst or writer.