Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Public Policy and Management)

Course 095-PP (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre
Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building
Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395
Fax: +61 3 9347 0424
Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:	The postgraduate diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain considerable knowledge in an area of public policy and engage in critical assessment of the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed honours in public policy. Course coordinator: Dr. Jo Barraket School of Political Science, Criminology and Sociology Email: barraket@unimelb.edu.au
Objectives:	Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should: complete the equivalent of fourth year honours with a research component and obtain a recognised qualification; obtain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in public policy at masters or PhD level; develop a specialist understanding of specific areas of study, showing an understanding of the latest research directions; develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in public policy.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	Thesis 12,000 words two core subjects three elective subjects Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:	Thesis subject Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-514 Public Policy & Management Thesis Semester 1, Semester 2 37.50 Core subjects (two of): Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-423 Organisations and Management Semester 2 12.50 166-558 Social Science Research Seminar Semester 1 12.50 Elective subjects (three of): Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 166-411 Australian Politics:Democracy & Justice Semester 2 12.50 166-416 Justice, Democracy and Difference Semester 1 12.50 166-419 Policy Design Semester 1 12.50 166-442 Rights and Public Policy Semester 2 12.50 166-470 Contemporary Issues in Governance Semester 1 12.50 166-531 Comparative Social Policy Semester 2 12.50 166-552 Public Policy A Not offered in 2008 12.500 100-418 Media Policy and Regulation Semester 1 12.50 102-497 A Century of Australian Social Policy Semester 2 12.50 106-402 Cultural Policy and Power Semester 1 12.50 110-553 Human Rights in Southeast Asia Semester 2 12.50 166-413 Communication and Governance Semester 1 12.50 166-499 Asia-Pacific: Zone of Conflict or Peace? Semester 2 12.50 166-526 Managing Communications & the Media Semester 1 12.50 166-556 The Community and Public Policy 2 12.500
Entry Requirements:	The minimum entry requirement is: an undergraduate degree with a major in political science or cognate discipline with a grade average of H2B (70%) or equivalent in the major.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Links to further information:	http://www.arts.unimelb.edu.au/pscs/

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