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Introduction
The School
of Government offers three postgraduate courses in public
policy - the Graduate Certificate, the Graduate Diploma and
the Master of Public Policy. Each aims to provide a high quality
tertiary qualification at the postgraduate level in a professional
coursework-plus-optional thesis program. These courses aim
to provide students with:
- a
grounding in public policy theory and practice;
- skills
to engage in informed debate about major public policy
issues in contemporary society;
- knowledge
of recent developments in the field;
- a
grounding in public policy theory and practice;
- extensive
skills to design, conduct and appraise research critically.
All courses
are offered from Hobart on a full fee-paying basis only -
the payment of which may be deferred under the Postgraduate
Education Loan Scheme (PELS). See Commonwealth Loan Scheme
section.
Prerequisites
for Entry
Students
are normally expected to have a minimum of a bachelor’s
degree from the University of Tasmania or from another university
or tertiary institution which is deemed equivalent. In exceptional
circumstances the Faculty may admit a person with some other
tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.
Length
of the Courses
The
Master of Public Policy (R7M) is normally
a one calendar year (or three semesters) full-time or up to
three years (or six semesters) part-time program. Students
may enrol for semester 1 or semester 2 entry.
The Graduate
Diploma in Public Policy (R6M) is normally a
one academic year (or two semesters) full-time or up to two
years (or four semesters) part-time program. Students may
enrol for semester 1 or semester 2 entry.
The Graduate
Certificate in Public Policy (R5M) is normally
a one semester full-time or up to two years (or two semesters)
part-time program.
Not all units are offered each semester, or even every year,
so students should plan their study program accordingly.
Flexibility
- Step Up Step Out Provisions
The School
of Government has designed its Public Policy Graduate Program
with student flexibility and advancement in mind. Students
can step up from the Graduate Certificate to enrol in the
Graduate Diploma or the Master of Public Policy if their study
is progressing well. Or they can step out early after completing
only two units and gain the Graduate Certificate or after
completing four units to gain the Graduate Diploma. The Graduate
Certificate comprises 50% coursework units; the Graduate Diploma
comprises 100% coursework units; and the Master of Public
Policy comprises 100% coursework units plus the 50% research
thesis unit. The Step Up, Step Out provision enables students
to make an application at any stage to alter their enrolment
from their initial plan. This may involve progressing beyond
the graduate programs to the Master of Public Policy or, by
exiting early from the Master of Public Policy, downgrading
enrolment back to a graduate program. To maximise flexibility,
there is provision for recognition of prior learning upon
application. Students may also commence in either semester
1 or semester 2, and web based materials may be provided.
An approved combination of units from elsewhere in the University
may, under certain circumstances, be substituted for 25% of
the elective units.
An approved combination of units from elsewhere in the University
may, under certain circumstances, be substituted for 25% of
the elective units.
Course
Design
Students
undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Public
Policy are required to pass 50% of coursework units including
the core unit HSD421 Policy Development. Students may then
apply to complete an additional 50% of coursework units and
achieve the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy. Students who
take the additional coursework units plus the research thesis
are eligible to graduate with a Master of Public Policy.
Students undertaking the Graduate Diploma
in Public Policy are required to pass 100% of coursework units
including the core unit HSD421 Policy Development. Students
may then apply to complete the research thesis and achieve
the Master of Public Policy. Students who terminate their
studies after completing 50% of the coursework units (including
the core unit HSD421 Policy Development) are eligible to achieve
the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
Students undertaking the Master of Public Policy
are required to complete 100% of coursework units (including
the core unit HSD421 Policy Development) and the 50% research
thesis unit. Students who terminate their studies after completing
100% of the coursework units (including the core unit HSD421
Policy Development) are eligible to achieve the Graduate Diploma
in Public Policy.
Career
Opportunities
The School
of Government has designed its Public Policy Graduate Program
as a professional development tool for those involved, or
interested, in public policy. The program is endorsed
by, and has the support of, the Office of the State Service
Commissioner. It will increasingly cross list professional
development units from across the University of Tasmania.
Graduate students will be working, or aspiring to work, in
public sector, private sector, community and non-government
organisations. The Program has career advancement in mind
for managers, senior advisers, executives and researchers.
Graduates will enhance their employability and further their
career prospects in the competitive but rewarding world of
public policy. Research theses will contribute original material
to the sparse literature on Tasmanian public policy and its
many challenges.
Career Opportunities
Dr Kate Crowley
Coordinator, Public Policy Graduate Program
School of Government
University of Tasmania
Private Bag 22
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001
Telephone: (03) 6226 2364 Int: +61 3 6226 2364
Email: Kate.Crowley@utas.edu.au
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