Master of Public and Social Policy
offered by Macquarie University

Master of Public and Social Policy
at
Macquarie University
Overview

Transforming Communities: Mastering Public and Social Policy for Sustainable Progress, Equity, and Inclusive Growth

Who should do this course?

Individuals interested in governmental roles, policy analysis, nonprofit leadership, and advocacy

What are the course deliverables?

Develop advanced and integrated knowledge of the key processes through which public and social policy is developed
Develop advanced and integrated knowledge of one or more policy domains
Apply policy process and domain knowledge to policy design and be able to apply this knowledge to develop policy solutions to social problems
Apply established theories relating to public and social policy to compare and evaluate different policy designs

More about this course

With its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research, the Master of Public and Social policy (OUA) is a unique and innovative course in Australia. Through your studies, you will develop a deep knowledge of how policy is shaped, as well as the skills to help you analyse, design and deliver effective policy solutions to serve the public interest
You will also acquire the knowledge and skills to engage with and undertake research addressing global challenges facing contemporary societies, including sustainable communities, welfare reform, immigration, population health, drugs and alcohol.\

GEOX8010 Social Impact Assessment

POIX8000 Policy Design: Concepts and Case Studies

POIX8090 Advanced Introduction to Policy

SOCX8015 Doing Social Survey Research

SOCX8020 Evaluating Social Policy

SOCX8035 Qualitative Methods for Policy

SOCX8075 Policy Ideas in Focus: Framing Policy Problems

SOCX8080 Making Public Policy in a Globalised World

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