PD-ARTS Public Policy and Management
Informal specialisationYear: 2020
PD-ARTS Public Policy and Management
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: 4 March 2025
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 | Political Problems and Policy Responses |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (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 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS40002 | Australian Politics:Democracy & Justice | No longer available | |
| POLS90013 | Politics and Business in post-Mao China | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
| POLS90015 | Business and Government | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS90012 | Trade Policy Politics & Governance | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| SOCI90003 | Comparative Social Policy | November (Off Campus) |
12.5 |
| SOCI90009 | A Century of Australian Social Policy | No longer available | |
| PPMN90030 | Public Policy in the Asian Century | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PPMN90031 | Public Policy Lobbying Strategies | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PPMN90033 | Public Budgets and Financial Management | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
| SOCI90020 | Social Policy: Special Topics A | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
Links
http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 4 March 2025