R7M Master of Public Policy

Overview 2021

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

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

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For years prior to 2015, please view the Course and Unit Handbook Archive

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This course is not currently being offered. Please refer to the replacement course Master of Arts (Specialisation) (R7W).

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

Entry requirements

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

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