Public Policy
Contact
Dr Charlotte Epstein
Phone: + 61 2 9351 2082
Email: charlotte.epstein@sydney.edu.au
See also: International Studies
Requirements
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
4 units of study = 24 credit points
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
6 units of study = 36 credit points
Master of Public Policy
8 units of study = 48 credit points
Units of study
Cores
Students must complete the following unit:
- GOVT6316 Policy Making, Power and Politics
Students must select at least one unit from this list:
- GOVT6156 Governance and Civil Society
- GOVT6150 Comparative Democratic Politics
Electives
- GOVT6117 International Politics of Human Rights
- GOVT6119 International Security
- GOVT6123 Globalisation and Governance
- GOVT6125 Politics of the World Economy
- GOVT6139 Research Design
- GOVT6156 Governance and Civil Society
- GOVT6311 Issues in Public Policy
- GOVT6318 Crises, Disasters and Public Management
- GOVT6319 Governance and Public Policy Making
- GOVT6336 Media Politics
- ARTS7000 Academic Communication for Postgraduates
- USSC6903 US Foreign and National Security Policy
- USSC6906 US Constitution
- GOVT6340 Dissertation Part 1*
- GOVT6341 Dissertation Part 2*
*Department permission required
Course rules
Master of Public Policy
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| DG032 | Graduate Certificate in Public Policy |
| DF035 | Graduate Diploma in Public Policy |
| DC058 | Master of Public Policy |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
A candidate for the graduate certificate or graduate diploma may apply to progress to a longer course in this sequence, providing the candidate meets the admission requirements for that course. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Dean to be equivalent.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy requires a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b)
completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
(a)
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b)
completion of the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for the Public Policy subject area.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy a candidate must complete 24 credit points comprising:
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy a candidate must complete 24 credit points comprising:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Public Policy a candidate must complete 48 credit points comprising:
7 Course transfer
0.
A candidate for the master's degree or graduate diploma may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this sequence, with the approval of the Dean, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.
8 Transitional provisions
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.