Master of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
Abbreviation: MPubPol
Course code: R7M
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2364
Introductory comments
(Coordinator: Dr K Crowley)
The Master of Public Policy is offered on a full fee-paying basis only at the Hobart campus.
It is normally a 1 calendar year (or 3 semesters) full-time or up to 3 years part-time
program. Students may enrol for semester 1 or semester 2 entry.
Admission & prerequisites
Students are normally expected to have a minimum of a bachelor degree from the
University of Tasmania or from another university or tertiary institution which is deemed
equivalent. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit a person with some other
tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.
Course objectives
The MPubPol 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 design, conduct and appraise research critically.
Career outcomes
Enhancement of students’ careers by the achievement of a postgraduate award from a
prestigious university.
The course is endorsed by, and has the support of, the Tasmania State Service
Commissioner.
Credit
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Master of Public Policy
Students with other postgraduate awards may apply for credit.
Course structure
Students must complete 100% of coursework units from the schedule below, including the
core unit HSD421 Policy Development and the 50% Research Thesis unit.
Articulation
Students who terminate their studies after completing 100% of the coursework units
(including the core units) are eligible to take out the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy.
Schedule of units
Unit title
campus offered
weight
H~1
H~3/1/2
0%/25%
50%
HSD421
HSD701
H~2
H~2
H~2
H~1
H~1
H~1
H~1
H~1
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
25%
HSD422
HSD423
HSD425
HSD412
HSA434
HSA431
HSD418
HGA412
unit code
Core units
Policy Development
Research Thesis[a]
Elective units
Choose three of the following:
Leadership, Influence and Dispute Resolution
Participation and Public Policy
Policy Implementation and Evaluation
Environmental Politics and Policy
Parliament in Society
Selected Topics in Australian Politics
Challenges to Governance
Social Research
An approved combination of units from elsewhere in the University may, under certain circumstances, be
substituted for 25% of the above elective units.
[a]
Undertaken following completion of all coursework units.
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
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Course duration | 1 years minimum (3 semesters) | 3 years maximum (6 semesters)
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