C04323v2 Master of Applied Policy
Award(s): Master of Applied Policy (MAppPol)Master of Applied Policy in Local Government Studies (MAppPol)
CRICOS code: 094553M
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City Campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
The Master of Applied Policy, offered by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG) is designed to develop practical knowledge and essential skills for policy making and management relevant to all levels of government.
To tailor their course, students can choose electives and sub-majors from a range of subjects across UTS.
The course uses several teaching formats, including intensive block mode and online delivery, designed and delivered by academics, practitioners and industry leaders.
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.
The course offers a general policy stream focusing on professional applied practice, as well as major streams in Public Policy and Program Design, Evidence and Evaluation, Strategic Communication, Local government, Project Management, Behavioural Economics, and Public Leadership.
This course gives students practical knowledge that can be applied directly to professional practice.
The course has an applied focus, underpinned by contemporary policy making theories. It offers students the opportunity to critically apply their learning to real-world problems and build their understanding of policy formation, policy and program evaluation, and using evidence for influence and decision-making.
Course aims
Through the course students:
- Learn to be a policy professional,
- Gain general and technical skills they can immediately apply,
- Understand the politics and processes of policy formation and program design, and
- Become able to make robust evidence-based decisions.
Career options
Students find this course relevant if they are or would like to become:
- Public policy officer or manager,
- Program or evaluation officer,
- Think tank adviser/researcher,
- Policy research centre member,
- Not-for-profit manager,
- Ministerial office member,
- Social justice advocate, and / or
- Portfolio governance analyst.
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. |
| C.2 | Communicate and engage effectively with people from diverse perspectives and cultures across multiple platforms, acknowledging the status of Indigenous peoples to develop cross-disciplinary strategy |
| I.1 | Ability to question, challenge and develop new perspectives on current local domestic and international practice. |
| I.2 | Apply and lead creative, evidence-based approaches to complex, real-world issues in public sector and related organisations |
| P.1 | Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of policymakers across different national and sectoral contexts. |
| P.2 | Apply an advanced understanding of theories and debates in the public sector and intergovernmental relations, including Indigenous perspectives, and articulate this understanding across a range of organisational types |
| 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 credit average
- a UTS Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy.
In addition, applicants need to provide:
- a CV demonstrating relevant experience, and
- a personal statement (max. 300 words) addressing their reasons for wanting to undertake the Graduate Certificate in 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.
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.
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 (including sub-majors).
Course completion requirements
| STM91542 Core subjects (MApp Pol) | 36cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| CBK91968 Electives | 12cp | |
| Total | 72cp |
Course program
The follwing program is a typical year of study
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15627 Foundations in Public Policy | 6cp | |
| 15628 Making Public Policy | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15641 Evidence and Research for Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 15642 Public Sector Governance | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15636 Applied Policy Research Project | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91968 Electives | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15641 Evidence and Research for Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 15642 Public Sector Governance | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91968 Electives | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15627 Foundations in Public Policy | 6cp | |
| 15628 Making Public Policy | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15636 Applied Policy Research Project | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15627 Foundations in Public Policy | 6cp | |
| 15628 Making Public Policy | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15641 Evidence and Research for Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 15642 Public Sector Governance | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91968 Electives | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 15636 Applied Policy Research Project | 12cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 15641 Evidence and Research for Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 15642 Public Sector Governance | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15627 Foundations in Public Policy | 6cp | |
| 15628 Making Public Policy | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91968 Electives | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| CBK91966 Sub-major/Options | 24cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 15636 Applied Policy Research Project | 12cp | |
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS: Institute for Public Policy and Governance
email ippg.postgraduate@uts.edu.au
telephone + 61 2 9514 4227