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PD-ARTS Public Policy and Management

Informal specialisationYear: 2024

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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: 30 January 2024

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 No longer available

Elective Subjects

25 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ASIA90001 Human Rights in Southeast Asia
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MECM90010 No longer available
MULT50002 No longer available
POLS40002 No longer available
POLS90013 Politics and Business in post-Mao China Not available in 2024 12.5
POLS90015 No longer available
POLS90012 Trade Policy Politics & Governance
August (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOCI90003 Comparative Social Policy
September (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SOCI90009 No longer available
PPMN90030 Public Policy in the Asian Century
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PPMN90031 Public Policy Lobbying Strategies
March (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PPMN90033 Public Budgets and Financial Management
July (Online)
 12.5
SOCI90020 Social Policy: Special Topics A Not available in 2024 12.5

Links

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

Last updated: 30 January 2024