GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Master of Public Policy
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Master of Public Policy degree. The course integrates theory and practice to enhance knowledge and practical skills that enables you to respond proactively and strategically to public, economic, and social needs. You may choose to complete any one of the three specialisations: Economics, Public Administration and Governance, or Law. You may also choose to complete a combination of two of these specialisations. With seminars led by scholars, the course is complemented with guest lectures from leading practitioners, and case studies that provide students with multiple opportunities to apply what they have learned to effectively address public, social, economic and legal issues. In the Economics specialisation , students will study the role of markets and government in the economy, and methods of economic evaluation. This is an applied economics program, focusing on a wide range of areas, including finance, taxation, health, housing, education, transport, utilities, trade, development and the environment. Taking a global perspective, this specialisation mixes theory and practice to develop the competencies of professionals working in increasingly complex public, corporate, or not-for-profit organisations either in Australia or internationally. The Public Administration and Governance specialisation focuses on the governance aspects of public policy. It prepares students to become future leaders of national and international government organisations and non-profit organisations.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core - Core Units: Public Policy Program: ECON5516 The Economics of Public Policy, LAWS5260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Governance, POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy Option - Group 1. Work Integrated Learning: PARL5599 WA Parliamentary Research Program, SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship, SVLG5003 Wicked Problems, WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program Option - Group 2. Dissertation: SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills, SOCS5551 Master's Dissertation Part 1, SOCS5552 Master's Dissertation Part 2, SOCS5553 Master's Dissertation Part 3 Economics specialisation: ECON5514 Economic Research and Evaluation Methods, ECON5519 Public Economics, ECON4408 Advanced Development Economics, ECON4410 Environmental and Resource Economics, ECON5506 The Economics of Financial Markets, ECON5515 Economic Growth and Institutions, ECON5518 Economics of Global Health and Policy, ECON5521 Economic Policy and Communication, ECON5570 Health Analytics, ECON5580 Running Randomised Experiments Law specialisation: LAWS5215 Risk Regulation, LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions, LAWS4001 Oceans Governance, LAWS5114 International Environmental Law: Addressing the triple planetary crisis, LAWS5167 Comparative Legal Method, LAWS5223 Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice, LAWS5226 International Human Rights Law, LAWS5521 Climate Change Law, LAWS5540 Environmental Protection Law, LAWS5577 Governing the Commons: Oceans, ice and outer space, LAWS5694 Research Paper I, LAWS5695 Research Paper II Public Administration and Governance specialisation: POLS5503 Public Administration, POLS5504 Public Sector Leadership in Practice, POLS5505 Regulation and Governance, COMM5604 Media Governance, POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development, POLS5681 Governance in the International System, POLS5686 International Norms, Ethics and Human Rights, SWSP5611 Indigenous Policy and Practice
Admissions
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either: (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; or (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or (2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy at UWA.
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