Overview 2020
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
The Master of Public Policy is offered at the Hobart campus and by distance. It is normally a 1.5 calendar year (or 3 semesters) full-time or up to 3 years (or 6 semesters) part-time program. Students may enrol for semester 1 or semester 2 entry.
For students who commenced prior to 2015, the applicable course rules are those from the year of commencement.
Course objectives
The MPubPol aims to provide a high quality tertiary qualification at the postgraduate level in a professional coursework-plus-thesis program. The course aims to provide students with:
- a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of public policy;
- skills to engage in informed debate about major public policy issues in contemporary society;
- knowledge of recent developments in the field;
- extensive skills to design, conduct and appraise research critically.
Career outcomes
- Attainment of skills in public administration and policy including at an international level of analysis.
- Attainment of the ability to work in policy development and analysis within and beyond government.
- Enhancement of students' careers by the achievement of a postgraduate award from a prestigious university.
- The course is endorsed by, and has the support of, the Tasmanian Office of the State Service Commissioner.
Course structure
For students who commenced prior to 2015, the applicable course rules are those from the year of commencement.
Students must complete 150 credit points units from the schedule below, including the 2 x 25 credit point core coursework units and the Research Thesis units.
Schedule of units
Core units
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Credit Points: 25
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for HPP412 Policy Implementation and Evaluation
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Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Credit Points: 25
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Credit Points: 25
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Credit Points: 25
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View all details for HPP413 Government and Public Administration
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Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Credit Points: 25
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
Students are normally expected to have a minimum of a bachelor degree from the University of Tasmania or from another university or tertiary institution which is deemed equivalent, and a level of English equivalent to a score of 6.0 on an IELTS test. In exceptional circumstances the College may admit a person with some other tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.
Students seeking entry into postgraduate courses based on employment experience only (i.e. no bachelor degree), will generally only be allowed entry at Graduate Certificate level.
Direct entry for admission is approved subject to successful completion of 100% of coursework units with Distinction average prior to progression to thesis unit/s, is required for articulation to the this Masters.
Students who do not achieve at Distinction level in coursework components, but nonetheless complete 100% of units will be able to exit with a Graduate Diploma.
Admission Prerequisites
Students are normally expected to have a minimum of a bachelor degree from the University of Tasmania or from another university or tertiary institution which is deemed equivalent, and a level of English equivalent to a score of 6.0 on an IELTS test. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit a person with some other tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.
Students seeking entry into postgraduate courses based on employment experience only (i.e. no bachelor degree), will generally only be allowed entry at Graduate Certificate level.
Direct entry for admission is approved subject to successful completion of 100% of coursework units with Distinction average prior to progression to thesis unit/s, is required for articulation to the this Masters.
Students who do not achieve at Distinction level in coursework components, but nonetheless complete 100% of units will be able to exit with a Graduate Diploma.
Credit transfer
Students may apply for credit for units passed in other courses (complete or incomplete).
Articulation to
Students who terminate their studies after completing 100% of the coursework units (including the core unit) are eligible to achieve the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): TBA *.
Course cost based on a rate of $30,500 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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