Overview

This comprehensive degree builds practical knowledge and essential skills for international careers in policy making and management across the spectrum of public sector activities. The multi-disciplinary program develops understanding of the processes of policy formation, the delivery of policy programs, and the political and structural realities that can impact on … For more content click the Read More button below. You can choose to specialise in global studies which will develop your policymaking skills and knowledge in international contexts, or policy studies from which you can study a choice of streams including: Criminology, Cultural and creative industries, Diplomacy and international trade, Family violence prevention, Global Migration, Health and social policy, Organisational leadership, Public finance, Regulatory policy, Sustainability and the environment, Transport and Urban policy. Participants are equipped for careers in public, not-for-profit and private organisations engaged in policy development and program delivery at all levels of government and between governments.

Mode and location

On campus

Course offering notes:

Units from Part A. 'Principal study' are offered at Caulfield campus. You may be required to travel between campuses to complete Parts B, C and D as some units are offered at Clayton, some offered at Caulfield and some MNHS units are offered at The Alfred Hospital.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

Structure

The course comprises 96 credit points structured into four parts: Part A. Principal study, Part B. Applied study , Part C. Professional enhancement and Part D. Specialist study.

Part A. Principal study 

These studies will introduce you to public policy theory and practice at an advanced graduate level. Throughout these studies, you will gain practical knowledge and skills that will provide a solid foundation for the specialist studies units undertaken in the program.  

Part B. Applied study 

The focus of these studies is professional and project work, focused locally or globally, that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. In this part of the program you can also undertake higher level research.

Part C. Professional enhancement

Designed in association with industry experts, select from this suite of professional enhancement offerings to build essential competencies for your career pathway

Part D. Specialist study 

The focus of these studies is to develop your expertise in a specialisation: Policy studies or Global studies. These will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for the capacity to work and communicate across the borders of context or discipline.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

  • If you are admitted at entry level 1, you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B, Part. C and Part. D.
  • If you are admitted at entry level 2, you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part. A, Part. B, Part. C (6 credit points) and Part. D (18 credit points). 
  • If you are admitted at entry level 3, you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part. A (24 credit points), Part. B and Part. D (12 credit points).

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

Course progression maps

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

If you are eligible to enrol in the 1.5-year entry point, you have the option of completing this course intensively over a 12-month period by following the intensive course progression map. 

Requirements
96 credit points

Rules
Part A. Principal study36 credit points
Part B. Applied study12 credit points
Part C. Professional enhancement12 credit points
Part D. Specialist study36 credit points
Research pathway (optional)18 credit points

Alternative exit(s)

You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this master's course:

  • Graduate Certificate of Public Policy (A4011) after successful completion of 18 credit points from APG5101, APG5102, APG5103, APG5104, APG5129, APG5195 and one 6 credit point elective.
  • Graduate Diploma of Arts (A5001) after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at Level 4 or above.

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree if you complete the research pathway.

Additional information

Other course costs

Course director(s)

Professor Michael Mintrom