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Master of Policy (Social Policy)

The objective of the Master of Policy is to allow pass graduates in Arts with other approved areas of study or experience, to pursue advanced studies in theoretical and practical aspects of contemporary Australian social policy. The tightly structured program will prepare students for work in corporations, government or voluntary organisations, or in policy related areas. Students shall be admitted under the Rules covering the Masters Degree, with the additional qualifications below.

Entry to the Degree
Normal entry requires a pass Bachelor with a major study in a relevant field.

Degree Program
Students are required to complete successfully an approved program of study of 48 credit points drawn from the list below. Students shall not include in their program subjects substantially similar to those already completed as part of their previous undergraduate or graduate studies. Students shall discuss their proposed program with the Co-ordinator of the Master of Policy (Social Policy) prior to enrolment.

Students may be required to undertake additional work as a pre-requisite for subjects included in the Schedule below. The Master of Policy shall be available as a part-time and full-time program. Full-time students are expected to complete the degree in two academic sessions, part-time students in not less than three and not more than six academic sessions.

Core    
SOC 904 Policy and Program Evaluation 8
SOC 933 Advanced Research Techniques 8
SOC 940 Social Policy and Theory 8
Electives
at least three of the following:
 
SOC905 Social Policy Research Project 8
SOC918 Advanced Sociology of Development 8
SOC 921 Advanced Studies in Sociology 8
SOC924 Advanced Studies in Time, Work & Leisure 8
SOC942 Advanced Race and Ethnic Studies 8
SOC943 Advanced Urban Society 8
SOC949 Advanced Social Regulation, Policies and Issues 8
SOC959 Advanced Sociology of Gender Relations 8
SOC962 Nationalism and Minorities in the Asia-Pacific Region 8
SOC970 Advanced Social Movements 8
LAW960 Law for Professionals 8

 

 
 
 

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