200 Point Master of Social Policy // Structure

200 point program

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time

First 100 points:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)

• elective subjects (75 points)

Second 100 points:

Coursework Only Option

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• elective subjects (75 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
• minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (37.5 points total)
• elective subjects (25 points)

Capstone Requirements:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option:

Capstone Stream 1: PPMN90049 Public/Social Policy Thesis Part 1 and PPMN90050 Public/Social Policy Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question; pathway to the PhD.

Capstone Stream 2: SOCI90013 Social Policy Internship (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in social policy practice to solve problems that arise in professional contexts and develop an integrated understanding of research and practice.

Capstone Stream 3: PPMN90043 Project-based Policy Analysis (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to work in a team-based project where knowledge and skills are applied to a practical project under the supervision of an academic and practitioner expert.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.