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Master of Social Policy (706AA) // Course structure
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
- Further study
Contact
Coordinator
Dr Leah Ruppanner
The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'make an enquiry' on http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/7-master-of-social-policy
Coordinator
Leah Ruppanner
Course 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)
150 point program
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time
Coursework Only Option
- four compulsory subjects (50 points)
- elective subjects (100 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option
- four compulsory subjects (50 points)
- POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
- minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (37.5 points total)
- elective subjects (50 points)
100 point program
Duration: 1 year full-time / up to 2 years part-time
Coursework Only Option:
- four compulsory subjects (50 points)
- elective subjects (50 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option:
- four compulsory subjects (50 points)
- POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (12.5 points)
- minor thesis parts 1 and 2 (37.5 points total)
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.
Last updated: 27 April 2024