Master of Politics and Policy

2015 Deakin University Handbook

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Alternative exits
• Course rules
• Course structure

Course overview

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. 

Alternative exits

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Master of Politics and Policy, a student must successfully complete 16 credit points of study comprising:

• 4 credit points of compulsory core units; and
• 12 credit points of study combining research and elective units in one of the following configurations:

Option 1: Dissertation (for students undertaking the PhD pathway)

• 2 credit points of research training (AIX706, plus one of AIX707 or AIX708)
• 4 credit points of research project (AIX702, AIX703)
• 6 credit points of electives

Option 2: Research Paper

• 2 credit points of research training (AIX706, plus one of AIX707 or AIX708)
• 2 credit points of independent research project (AIX704, AIX705)
• 8 credit points of electives

Option 3: Research Project

• 1 credit point of research training (AIX706)
• 1 credit point independent research project (AIX701)
• 10 credit points of electives

Course structure

Core units

Research units

Elective units

* AIP777 not offered 2015 - reoffered 2016.

Students may undertake up to 3 credit points of electives from any other postgraduate course offered by any Faculty, with the Course Director's approval.

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