Public Policy and Management

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D23-AA-SPC+1032 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Year and Campus: 2014

Coordinator

Professor Janine O'Flynn

Email: joflynn@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Office of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts

Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

See program overview
Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation 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.
Structure & Available Subjects:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:


  • thesis (37.5 points)
  • two core subjects (37.5 points)
  • three elective subjects (25 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters
Subject Options:

Thesis Subject

37.5 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75

Core Subjects

37.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective Subjects

25 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
March, Semester 1
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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