Master of Public and Social Policy and Master of Security and Strategic Studies
Master of Public and Social Policy and Master of Security and Strategic Studies
Summary The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help…
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Summary
The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.
The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. You’ll learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non-traditional security challenges; and you’ll extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia’s interests and strategy.
Key features
Become widely sought after in government and private sectors
Develop advanced and integrated knowledge and skills in one or more policy domains. Develop and evaluate public and social policy
Acquire the skills and confidence to use and interpret complex research and administrative data. Learn from experts from around the world
Get access to highly respected experts in the global security sector, who are in demand and sought after by media. Participate in dynamic simulations and war games
Replicate the multidisciplinary groups that tackle security issues in the real world, and improve your practical skills.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Academic
Defence expert
Electorate officer
Human services consultant
Intelligence analyst
Market or social researcher
Media and communications adviser
Police officer
Policy adviser
Policy analyst
Public servant
Researcher
Risk analyst
Security analyst
Social and community services manager
Social or environmental consultant
Social policy researcher
Employers
ASIO or ASIS
Advocacy organisations
Australian Border Force
Community organisations
Defence agencies
Defence forces
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Government agencies and departments
International organisations
Market research firms
Marketing and public relations firms
NGOs
Police and law enforcement agencies
Research institutes
Think tanks and policy research institutes
Trade unions
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
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