Master of Public Policy and Governance
Master of Public Policy and Governance
Overview The UNSW Master of Public Policy and Governance is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree, that applies a social science perspective to real-world questions of policy, research and management in modern organisations. Through this master’s degree, you’ll prepare for roles that require research and analytical skills, and a practical appreciation…
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Overview
The UNSW Master of Public Policy and Governance is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree, that applies a social science perspective to real-world questions of policy, research and management in modern organisations. Through this master’s degree, you’ll prepare for roles that require research and analytical skills, and a practical appreciation of the processes of policymaking, policy analysis, and policy implementation.
This degree helps you to develop the skills and perspectives needed for the assessment, evaluation, and sensitivity of public policy. You’ll explore the impacts research, public policy and governance have on clients, customers and the public.
Key features
Research and real-world experience
The Master of Public Policy and Governance is grounded in real-world experience. As a student of this degree, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a research project or a minor dissertation on a topic of your choosing. We give you the flexibility to choose research topics that pique your interest.
Learn from the best
Our academics have extensive experience working on key policy issues and are research method experts, which give our graduates a competitive advantage. They are thought leaders in a range of diverse fields from welfare, to environmental policy, to refugee rights and more. Just like you, they’re passionate about a range of important and contemporary policy issues including refugees, animal welfare, gendered violence, environmental policy and much more.
Future careers
You’ll graduate with the skills, experience and depth of critical understanding to work in diverse areas of policy and governance, nationally and internationally in policymaking, public administration, research and advocacy in the private and public sectors.
Potential careers
Department of Climate Change
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Alzheimer’s Australia
Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia, Canada
Queensland Department of Mines and Energy
British Virgin Islands Cabinet Office in government, non-government organisations, the business sector and private enterprise.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
