Postgraduate course
Master of Public and Social Policy and Master of Security and Strategic Studies
Macquarie University
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About
In this double degree, you will be able to combine:
Master of Public and Social Policy: With its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research, this unique degree will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.
Master of Security and Strategic Studies: This course will prepare you to analyse and make sense of contemporary security and strategic challenges. You will learn about dynamics behind major geopolitical and geostrategic issues and multidimensional non-traditional security challenges, analytical methods to evaluate strategic choices, and the evolution of Australia's interests and strategy.
Admission criteria
- AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or
- meet two of the following three criteria:
- an AQF level 7 bachelor qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
- relevant approved work experience at senior management level, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
- AQF level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark of 65
and
Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.
Related fields for prior qualifications
In public and social policy: Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science and Management, Public Health and Health Services, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services, Studies in Human Society, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Journalism and Professional Writing, Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Historical Studies, Applied Ethics, History and Philosophy of Specific Fields, Political Science and Policy Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Geography, Anthropology, Society and Culture, Business.
In security and strategic studies: Social sciences, humanities.
Relevant experience
In public and social policy: Policy advisors, policy officers, policy managers and other policy practitioners and researchers in the public, private or NGO sectors, government relations practitioners, equity officers, social program managers, senior social service practitioners, social researchers.
In security and strategic studies: Police Force, Defence Force, Public Service, law, policy advising, defence and security related industry and business, media, international policy think tanks.
Contact Future Students team if you have any queries: (02) 9850 6767.
Fees and charges
^ Course fees are indicative only and subject to change. View fee information on the Macquarie University website.
Australian Government financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.