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PD-ARTS Public Policy and Management

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should

  • complete the equivalent of fourth year honours with a research component and obtain a recognised qualification;
  • obtain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in public policy at masters or PhD level;
  • develop a specialist understanding of specific areas of study, showing an understanding of the latest research directions;
  • develop a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to the specific issues in public policy.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:


  • thesis (37.5 points)
  • two core subjects (37.5 points)
  • three elective subjects (25 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options

Thesis Subject

37.5 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Code Name Study period Credit Points
PPMN40005

Core Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PPMN90042 Foundations in Politics and Policy
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Elective Subjects

25 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ASIA90001 Human Rights in Southeast Asia
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MECM90010 Strategic Political Communication
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MULT50002 Indigenous Peoples in Global Context
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POLS40002 Australian Politics:Democracy & Justice No longer available
POLS90013 Politics and Business in post-Mao China
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POLS90015 Business and Government
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POLS90012 Trade Policy Politics & Governance
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PPMN90003 Social Policy: Special Topics A
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOCI90003 Comparative Social Policy
November (Off Campus)
 12.5
SOCI90009 A Century of Australian Social Policy Not available in 2018 12.5
PPMN90030 Public Policy in the Asian Century
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PPMN90031 Public Policy Lobbying Strategies
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PPMN90033 Public Budgets and Financial Management
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5

Links

http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020