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Master of Public Policy
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Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 percent; or
(iii) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) of no more than 5 years old with a score of at least 550; or
(iv) at least five years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
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(b) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 percent; and
(ii) successful completion of the UWA Pre-Master's Program in Business with a weighted average mark of at least 60 percent (for applicants with an overall IELTS score of at least 6 with no band less than 5.5); or
(iii) successful completion of the UWA Pre-Master's Program in Business with a weighted average mark of at least 60 percent; and
(iv) successful completion of a ten week CELT course (with a grade of at least B+) (for applicants with an overall IELTS score of at least.5 with no band less than 5.0);
or
(c) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(i) successful completion of the UWA Pre-Master's Program in Business with a weighted average mark of at least 60 percent; and
(ii) successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce with a weighted average mark of at least 65 percent (for applicants with an overall IELTS score of at least 6 with no band less than 5.5); or
(iii) successful completion of the UWA Pre-Master's Program in Business with a weighted average mark of at least 60 percent; and
(iv) successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce with a weighted average mark of at least 65 percent; and
(v) successful completion of a ten week CELT course (with a grade of at least B+) (for applicants with an overall IELTS score of at least 5.5 with no band less than 5.0).
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Course details
The Master of Public Policy will give you a multi-disciplinary understanding of the role of government in economic activity and public policy decision making. The course focuses on how government interacts with the economy and society. Topics include: economic growth, stability, taxation, infrastructure provision, regulation, health, defence, education, and social security. It integrates theory and practice to enhance knowledge and practical skills that enables you to respond proactively and strategically to public, economic, and social needs. You may choose to complete specialisations in Economics or Public Administration and Governance, or both.
About The Course
Quick Details
- Available 2019
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 2, Semester 1
- Up to 12 contact hours per week, plus additional time for study and group work
- Postgraduate
- 42580
- 093562G
Master of Public Policy
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Thomas Emery
Thomas Emery
I have always enjoyed politics and wanted to transition from engineering into policy making. The masters program allowed me to incorporate a lot of my prior knowledge into what I was learning, as well as give me the tools to do my own research into topics of interest.
UWA has a good reputation for teaching from first principles, which is important if you want to be able to develop new theories and ideas, rather than just replicating the ideas of others.
My favourite aspect of studying has been the ability to interact with peers who have the same enjoyment of learning, and have different ideas. It's nice to be able to have a good-natured debate with friends and strangers, who are generally well informed and open to ideas, which happens a lot at UWA. The campus is also situated in a great location and has a well-developed social calendar.
I am currently working as a research assistant for one of my former lecturers, and hope to begin a PhD in the USA next year.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.
UWA Public Policy Institute
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Stephen Davenport
Stephen Davenport
I chose to study the Master of Public Policy (Public Administration & Governance) because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the policy process and develop my ability to think critically about what makes good public policy.
UWA was the perfect choice for my studies. I knew from my undergraduate degree that it had great teaching staff and the program covered all of the core elements a policy practitioner needs, with the flexibility to pursue further study in the areas that interested me most.
There have been so many aspects of the course that I’ve enjoyed and it has been invaluable for my personal development and career aspirations. Most of all, I loved that class discussion and assessments had an emphasis on applying theory to real-world issues and case studies, ranging from evaluating negative gearing through to examining alternatives in child care policy. I really valued that the program was a practical and well-rounded experience.
The Master of Public Policy has helped to launch my career and I’m now preparing to make the move to Canberra to take up a role in the Australian Public Service (APS).
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