Master of Public Policy (MPubPolicy)
Master of Public Policy (MPubPolicy)
Program Code
MPUP
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Academic Year
2022
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Public Policy is designed to for those who work in, or aspire to have a career in, policy, whether it is in government, intergovernmental organisations, industry or not for-profit sector.
The program adopts a multidisciplinary approach in the development of the student’s knowledge and skills in public policy. It brings together current public policy theory and debates with practical policy analysis and research skill development relevant for the 21st Century. The Master of Public Policy also provides students with the opportunity to develop specialist policy domain expertise.
The Master of Public Policy (Conversion) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
The Master of Public Policy (Extension) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1.5 years.
Conditions
Interruption of program:
Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Public Policy
There shall be a Master of Public Policy.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Public Policy as a Conversion Master, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
1. Core courses to a maximum of 18 units
2. Research dissertation to the value of 12 units
3. Electives courses to the value of 18 units
To qualify for the degree of Master of Public Policy as an Extension Master, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising:
1. Core courses to a maximum of 12 units
2. Research dissertation to the value of 12 units
3. Electives courses to the value of 12 units
Core Courses
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Conversion Program
To satisfy the requirements for Conversion Program students must complete courses to the value of 48 units.
Core Courses
- Students who have an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline to economics may substitute a 3 unit ECON Level 7 elective for ECON 7200. Program Coordinator approval is required.
- Students with an LLB degree may substitute another law course at Masters Level or elective course in place of the required one.
- Students who wish to enrol in LAW 7192 Government, Law and Policy without having completed LAW 7177, or any form of equivalent introduction to law, may apply for that prerequisite to be waived. A waiver will be granted to anyone who can show previous experience with Australia’s system of law and government, or a system like it elsewhere, including through work in the government sector. Students granted such a waiver will be given access to additional study materials on the Australian legal system.
Courses to the value of up to 18 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 GEOG 7009 Research Methods 3 GEOG 7016 Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis 3 POLICY 7001 Fundamentals of Public Policy 3 POLICY 7002 Ethics and Politics in Policy 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value LAW 7177 Introduction to Australian Law 3 LAW 7192 Government, Law and Policy 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of 18 units from the following:
Students wishing to take other Level 7 Masters electives offered at the University of Adelaide should seek approval from the Program Coordinator.
Research
All of the following courses must be completed:
Students must complete a research dissertation of not longer than 20,000 words.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLICY 7003 Public Policy Dissertation 12 -
Extension Program
To satisfy the requirements for Extension Program students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
Core Courses
- Students who have an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline to economics may substitute a 3 unit ECON Level 7 elective for ECON 7200. Program Coordinator approval is required.
- Students with an LLB degree may substitute another law course at Masters Level or elective course in place of the required one.
- Students who wish to enrol in LAW 7192 Government, Law and Policy without having completed LAW 7177, or any form of equivalent introduction to law, may apply for that prerequisite to be waived. A waiver will be granted to anyone who can show previous experience with Australia’s system of law and government, or a system like it elsewhere, including through work in the government sector. Students granted such a waiver will be given access to additional study materials on the Australian legal system.
and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 GEOG 7009 Research Methods 3 GEOG 7016 Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis 3 LAW 7177 Introduction to Australian Law 3 LAW 7192 Government, Law and Policy 3 POLICY 7001 Fundamentals of Public Policy 3 POLICY 7002 Ethics and Politics in Policy 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Students wishing to take other Level 7 Masters electives offered at the University of Adelaide should seek approval from the Program Coordinator.
Research
Students must complete a research dissertation of not longer than 20,000 words.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value POLICY 7003 Public Policy Dissertation 12