C04323v1 Master of Applied Policy
Award(s): Master of Applied Policy (MAppPol)Master of Applied Policy in Local Government Studies (MAppPol)
UAC code: 940131 (Autumn session, Spring session)
CRICOS code: 094553M
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Applications
Credit recognition
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Articulation with UTS courses
Exit award
Other information
Overview
The Master of Applied Policy, offered by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG), is designed for middle-level and senior professionals and practitioners in the public, private and non-profit sectors seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills base and career opportunities. It provides a transdisciplinary basis for understanding policy across these sectors. The course examines the development and implementation of policy in practice; policy research skills and methodologies; the making and evaluation of policy; and program implementation and management. The course is informed by the applied policy and social research experience of the UTS: IPPG with government, industry and community in the Australian context and internationally.
The course is designed to have an applied focus which is theoretically underpinned. The course offers students the opportunity to work across industry sectors on real-world problems and to critically apply their learning to case studies drawn from UTS: IPPG's research program and their own workplaces to innovate solutions. It includes active approaches to learning, including debates, case studies, role plays, group discussions, presentations and guest speakers.
All students undertake an individual research project, and gain the necessary knowledge and experience to engage in effective policy development, implementation and evaluation. The course offers a general policy stream focusing on professional practice, as well as major streams in local government studies; urban and regional policy; and social research. The core subjects of the course examine contemporary policy challenges; policy in practice; policy and resources and evidence and decision making. To tailor their course, students can choose their electives from a range of subjects from UTS: IPPG, the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, and the UTS Business School. The course also offers a sub-major in Project Management.
The course utilises several teaching formats, including intensive block mode and online delivery, designed by academics, practitioners and industry leaders. Most subjects are offered in flexible mode and delivered in blocks or online for more effective integration of study and work commitments.
Career options
This course was developed in response to the increased boundary-spanning of middle and executive management across government, industry and non-profit sectors. It is highly applicable to professionals working in a range of settings, including state and local government, planning, peak bodies, community and non-government organisations and sector-specific career professionals.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.2 | Ability to demonstrate an appreciation of values and ethics and their application to policymaking in national and regional governmental context across a variety of policy sectors. |
| A.3 | Ability to reflect on personal views and values and understand how they might affect professional judgement and practice. |
| C.1 | Ability to present, and invite feedback on, complex arguments and ideas. |
| I.1 | Ability to question, challenge and develop new perspectives on current local domestic and international practice. |
| P.1 | Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of policymakers across different national and sectoral contexts. |
| R.1 | Ability to critically engage with diverse bodies of knowledge regarding national and sectoral contexts using scholarly attribution practices. |
| R.2 | Ability to undertake applied research to inform policymaking practices and public management. |
| R.4 | Ability to apply conceptual and theoretical frameworks to local supra-and subnational policy making practice. |
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.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or equivalent or higher qualification, with at least credit average in a relevant field (policy studies, public administration, or social sciences in any relevant discipline)
- a UTS Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy at credit level or above
- a UTS Graduate Diploma in Applied Policy at credit level or above.
in addition to one of the above qualifications, applicants need to provide:
- a CV demonstrating relevant work experience
- a personal statement (max. 300 words) addressing their reasons for wanting to undertake the Master of Applied Policy.
Applicants who do not satisfy the academic requirements may be considered on the ability to demonstrate equivalency through a minimum of three years' relevant work experience.
Applicants need to provide:
- a CV clearly articulating relevant experience
- a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study the Master of Applied Policy. If applicable, detail should be provided about general or professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or 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: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Applications
International students
International students apply through UTS: International.
Credit recognition
Students who have completed relevant previous studies (such as relevant postgraduate studies at a recognised institution or eligible UTS short courses) may apply to the course coordinator for credit recognition.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time, or three-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 72 credit points made up of 24 credit points of core subjects, a 12-credit-point research project and 36 credit points of electives.
Course completion requirements
| STM91196 Core subjects (Applied Policy) | 24cp | |
| CBK91238 Major/Sub-major + two electives/Six electives | 36cp | |
| CBK91239 Project stream choice | 12cp | |
| Total | 72cp |
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15627 Policy and Resources | 6cp | |
| 15628 Evidence and Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91238 Major/Sub-major + two electives/Six electives | 36cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15625 Contemporary Policy Challenges | 6cp | |
| 15626 Policy in Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91238 Major/Sub-major + two electives/Six electives | 36cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn or Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91238 Major/Sub-major + two electives/Six electives | 36cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91239 Project stream choice | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15625 Contemporary Policy Challenges | 6cp | |
| 15626 Policy in Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91238 Major/Sub-major + two electives/Six electives | 36cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15627 Policy and Resources | 6cp | |
| 15628 Evidence and Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91238 Major/Sub-major + two electives/Six electives | 36cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91239 Project stream choice | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp | |
| CBK91238 Major/Sub-major + two electives/Six electives | 36cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| CBK91239 Project stream choice | 12cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program of study comprising the Master of Applied Policy, the Graduate Diploma in Applied Policy (C06121), and the Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy (C11263).
Exit award
Students can exit this course after completing:
- 24 credit points of specified subjects, with a Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy
- 48 credit points of specified subjects, with a Graduate Diploma in Applied Policy.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS: Institute for Public Policy and Governance
Academic Programs Officer
telephone + 61 2 9514 1659
