Master of Public and Social Policy and Master of Security and Strategic Studies 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas. The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. You’ll learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non-traditional security challenges; and you’ll extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia’s interests and strategy.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas. The Master of Security and Strategic Studies will prepare you to analyse contemporary security, defence and strategic challenges. You’ll learn about the dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues, and about multidimensional non-traditional security challenges; and you’ll extend your knowledge of analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia’s interests and strategy.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
180+
83+
58+
AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, OR Meet two of the following three criteria: AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning; AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65.

2 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
29,700 AUD
International
37,300 AUD

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