Master of Public Policy

Policymaking is about finding solutions to address the social, environmental and economic issues that impact state and society. The Master of Public Policy will equip you with the skills required to respond to the ever-complex policy problems that states and governments confront, and to devise meaningful solutions to pressing policy challenges. Students who complete this course are highly sought after in government, the public sector, the not-for-profit sector, and as consultants.

Murdoch University has worked closely with relevant stakeholders to design the Master of Public Policy to help you to make a difference in your policy career. You will gain the knowledge and skills that you need to analyse policy problems, and to design, implement and evaluate policy in complex institutional and regulatory environments.

The course offers units to enhance both content knowledge and your professional skills, with assessments designed to prepare you for work as a policy analyst.

3 reasons to study a Master of Public Policy at Murdoch

1. Work with a Murdoch industry partner on a research project that allows you to put your learning into practice as you gain academic credit.
2. Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program and earn credits towards your degree.
3. Learn from experts in public sector reform, public administration, political economy and governance, public sector corruption, and political communication.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Core topics that you will study include:

• Foundations of public policy
• Comparative governance
• Public sector administration and management
• Political communication
• Public sector corruption and its prevention

In addition, you will be able to select from a wide array of carefully curated elective units that will allow you to build expertise in particular areas of policy interest, such as environmental policy and international and community development.

Your future career

Whether you are a recent graduate expanding your knowledge, or a professional exploring a new career direction, this course will enhance your professional skills and provide you with a competitive edge in your career. You could pursue a career in the public sector, the not-for-profit sector or in roles at the intersection between government and business. Careers could include:

• Policy analyst
• Ministerial and Parliamentary Advisor
• Evaluation and Performance Reporting Officer
• Policy consultant