Politics and Policy

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The Master of Politics and Policy emphasises a dual focus on politics and public policy and offers a wide range of core units and elective units to appeal to public sector, business, NGO and community sector managers and leaders, and those wishing to acquire new skills. Core units explore public policy analysis frameworks, the development and implementation of public policy under conditions of democratic governance, governance and accountability, skills building in evaluation, intergovernmental relations and accountability, and corporate social responsibility.

You will undertake practical training focused on the relations between government, the private sector and community organisations, and between different levels of government. Units in the course are designed to give you a solid background in politics and policy while also building your skills so that you are a well-trained, highly competent and confident graduate. The focus on democratic governance within contemporary contexts characterised by rapid change and globalisation distinguishes this course from traditional public policy studies. The course also provides the option of completing a thesis suitable for articulation into a research masters or PhD.

Career opportunities

The courses are designed as professional development programs for early or mid-career professionals or for those involved in or, seeking to become involved in, policy making and management within the public , community and business sectors, domestically and internationally.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Master of Politics and Policy, a student must successfully complete 12 credit points of study comprising:

* 6 credit points of compulsory core units; and
* 6 credit points of electives selected from the specified list of units listed below

The dissertation component (AIX702 and AIX703) provides a research pathway for students to apply for entry to PhD.

Course structure
Notes: Continuing students (enrolled prior to 2011) may need to refer to the 2010 Handbook entry for this course and contact Student Support office for further course advice Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071 arts-pg@deakin.edu.au

Core units

Trimester 1

* AIP746 Challenges to Democratic Governance
* AIP740 Public Policy Analysis
* AIP747 Policy and Program Evaluation

Trimester 2

* AIP748 Intergovernmental Relations
* AIP777 Accountability and Corporate Social Responsibility

Trimester 3

* AIP773 Governance and Accountability

Electives

Select 6 credit points from the following list of electives:

Management

* MPM703 Business Strategy and Analysis
* MPE781 Economics for Managers

Community Development

* ADS704 Community Development Theory and Practice A
* ADS705 Community Development Theory and Practice B

Education

* ECM704 Introduction to Educational Leadership and Administration
* EXE737 Leading and Managing Learning Organisations
* EXE738 Policy Studies in Global and Local Contexts

Environment

* SLE721 Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development
* SLE725 Environmental Management Systems
* MPM704 Managing for Environmental Sustainability

Health

* HSH701 Principles and Practice of Public Health
* HSH702 Contemporary Health Issues and Policies
* HSN706 Food Policy and Public Health

International Relations

* AIR719 The United Nations and International Law
* AIR726 Human Rights in the International System

Research Units

* AIX702 Dissertation A
* AIX703 Dissertation B

Entry requirements - generalDeakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record. The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements. Entry requirements - specificIELTS / English language requirementsPlease note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.It is the students responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses.Credit for prior learning - generalIf you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit transfer. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit transfer.Your credit transfer is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5

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