C04257v1 Master of Local Government
Award(s): Master of Local Government (MLG)CRICOS code: Pending
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Note(s)
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Admission requirements
Credit recognition
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Master of Local Government provides professionals, managers and leaders in local government with an advanced body of knowledge and skills to reflect critically on theory and practice. This enables them to apply this knowledge in their roles in strategic thinking, planning and shaping local communities.
This course provides an interdisciplinary program with teaching, learning, research and development activities ranging across and beyond the faculty. It is informed by the research and capacity building activities of both the UTS Centre for Local Government and the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government. An education program is developed to match the requirements of each participant's individual requirements, and subjects can be studied in the workplace, through intensive block release, or in some cases through online delivery mode. The program provides graduates with an evidence-based learning approach to build a high level of influence and leadership in their local government workplace.
Course aims
Graduates of this course have a sound understanding of current issues faced in the local government environment, as well as an ability to relate this knowledge back to their own workplace. They have enhanced knowledge and skills in various technical aspects of local government practice, as well as an understanding of the theoretical background of leadership, management and organisational principles. Graduates also gain learning skills that allow them to continue their own professional development through short courses or further academic study.
Career options
Graduates are able to progress their careers as managers and leaders in councils.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
For this course, applicants must have completed a graduate certificate or a graduate diploma or a similar level of qualification in local government. Applicants who do not possess such graduate qualifications must have sufficient professional experience in local government and must demonstrate evidence of meeting AQF Level 7 learning outcomes in local government.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Credit recognition
Students who have completed relevant previous studies may apply to the course coordinator for credit recognition.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis with students undertaking one or two subjects a semester.
Course structure
Students must complete 72 credit points made up of 36 credit points of core subjects and 36 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| STM90795 Core Subjects | 36cp | |
| CBK90877 Options | 36cp | |
| Total | 72cp |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Students can exit this course after completing:
- 24 credit points of specified subjects with a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Management (C11053)
- 48 credit points of specified subjects with a Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management (C06033).
Other information
Further information is available from the Centre for Local Government:
Gabrielle Watterson
Graduate Programs Officer
telephone +61 2 9514 1659
fax +61 2 9514 2274
email Gabrielle.Watterson@uts.edu.au
www.clg.uts.edu.au
