R6M Graduate Diploma in Public Policy as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
Abbreviation: GradDipPubPol
Course code: R6M
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2319
Introductory comments
Offered subject to Council approval
(Coordinator: Dr K Crowley)
The Graduate Diploma in Public Policy is offered on a full fee-paying basis only. It is
normally a 1 year (or 2 semester) full-time or up to 2 years part-time program. In its
introductory year, 2002, it will be offered on a part-time basis only at the Hobart campus.
Students may enrol for semester 1 or semester 2 entry.
Admission & prerequisites
Students are normally expected to have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree of the
University of Tasmania or of another university or tertiary institution which is deemed
equivalent to the above. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit a person with
a tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.
Course objectives
The GradDipPubPol aims to provide a tertiary qualification at the postgraduate level in a
professional coursework program. The course aims to provide students with
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a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of public policy;
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skills to engage in informed debate about major public policy issues in
contemporary society;
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knowledge of recent developments in the field;
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skills to conduct and appraise research critically.
Career outcomes
Enhancement of students’ careers by the achievement of a postgraduate award from a
prestigious university.
Course structure
Students must complete 100% of coursework units from the following schedule including
the core unit HSD421 Policy Development.
Articulation
Students with other postgraduate awards may apply for credit.
Students who complete the GradDipPubPol program may elect to complete the Research
Thesis weighted at 50% and take out the Masters of Public Policy.
Students who terminate their studies after completing 50% of the coursework units
(including the core unit) are eligible to take out the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
Schedule of units
Unit title
Policy
campus-sem
H1
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weight
25%
code
HSD421
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Development
Elective units
Choose three of the following
HSD422
Leadership,
H2
25%
Influence and
Dispute Resolution
HSD423
Participation and
H1
25%
Public Policy
HSD412
Environmental
H1
25%
Politics and Policy
HSD415
Women and Public [na]
25%
Policy
HSD418
Challenges to
H1
25%
Governance
HGA412
Social Research
H1
25%
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
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