Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Public Policy and Management

Major/Minor/Specialisation !GDA-ARTS-SPC+1027 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016

Coordinator

Dr Mark Triffit

Contact

Email: mtri@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

See program overview

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation should have:

  • completed the equivalent of fourth year honours with a research component and obtain a recognised qualification;
  • obtained an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in public policy at masters or PhD level;
  • developed a specialist understanding of specific areas of study, showing an understanding of the latest research directions; and
  • developed a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in public policy.

Structure & Available Subjects:

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation requires:

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


Total 100 points

Subject Options:

Core Subjects

2 core subjects (37.5 points)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Thesis Subject

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

Elective Subjects

25 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2016
12.5
Links to further information: http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)

Download PDF version.