Master of Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
Conceive and create the frameworks of society Public policy shapes our lives. It governs everything from how we do business, to how our health, welfare and education systems operate, and how our nation engages with the world. Those who set and/or influence policy can create profound change by improving things…
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Conceive and create the frameworks of society
Public policy shapes our lives. It governs everything from how we do business, to how our health, welfare and education systems operate, and how our nation engages with the world.
Those who set and/or influence policy can create profound change by improving things like community equity, diversity, wellbeing, security and prosperity. Our Master of Public Policy prepares you to take the lead.
What will you do?
The Master’s program is studied over two years full-time, or 18 months if extending a past bachelor degree.
It provides specialist knowledge in policy processes and governance institutions; advanced skills in policy analysis and research; and the capability to design and implement sound policy in complex environments.
Highly interdisciplinary, the degree integrates knowledge from the University’s world-class experts in: politics; international relations; economics; law; environmental and social sciences; strategic communications; philosophy and more. You will gain: deep understanding of political, legal and ethical issues affecting public policy; broad awareness of public policy’s underlying economic principles; advanced skills in community engagement and its analysis; the opportunity to explore interests in specialist areas, such as international trade, human rights, environmental planning and governance, global food and agribusiness, public health, education and more; high-level research skills, through a major final-year research project.
Where could it take you?
You might pursue a career in politics or the public service. You could analyse and develop policy in a major industry body or consulting firm. Perhaps you’ll interpret policy and advise on its application for a large company, a lobbying organisation, or not-for-profit.
Potential careers
Project Manager, Project Officer, Diplomat, Diplomatic corps, Resource Management, Resource Manager, Risk Analyst, Environment Protection Officer, Environmental Compliance Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Economist, Environmental Management, Environmental Manager, Environmental Project Officer, Environmental Remediation Officer, Social Worker, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Aid Worker, Sustainability Manager, Government Policy Advisor, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, UN Human Rights Officer, …
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
