Master of Policy and Applied Social Research with the degree of Master of Development Studies
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• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent
Part-time: 5 years
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 80 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
800 level
Specialisations:
| AQF Level | Level 9 Masters by Coursework Degree |
| CRICOS Code | 095116B |
| Overview and Aims of the Program | This double degree develops your skills in applied social research and the analysis of policy in social context and development studies. The core units of this degree are offered in anthropology and sociology. The goal of the Master of Development Studies is to train and equip scholars and practitioners with the knowledge and innovative skills needed to address development and health related issues in our globalized world. The program emphases the interactions between the larger global forces shaping health and development and the community and individual experiences and responses to these forces. We thus offer a space for students to theoretically frame and practically address the social, cultural, environmental and political-economic dynamics within development, humanitarian and global health practice and how these dynamics coalesce and affect people's lives. The Master of Policy and Applied Social Research core units focus on designing and conducting applied research, on the evaluation process, and on understanding and analysing policy in the fields of social policy and human services. Electives allow students to focus on other areas of social research and policy including migration, human rights, sustainable development, public policy and cross-cultural communication. |
| Graduate Capabilities | The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows: Interpersonal or social capabilities |
| Program Learning Outcomes | By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to: |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. Information can be found at: https://mq.edu.au/rpl |
| Support for Learning | Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus. |
| Program Standards and Quality | The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability | This degree develops skills which are relevant for development, humanitarian, political and policy-related work in government and non-government organisations, and in businesses with an interest in public policy decision making and development. Students develop an in-depth knowledge of political and policy processes, and analyse a wide range of current and real-world policies. Students also learn applied research skills and policy knowledge, and have opportunities to work on a project in a work setting. Graduates include public servants in Commonwealth, state and local government, ministerial advisers, parliamentary and electorate staff, lobbyists, and policy advisors in community and advocacy organisations, or work in media, law or government relations. Graduates are also qualified to provide analysis and recommendations regarding community and development projects, feasibility studies, reviews, evaluations and social impact studies for development projects both in Australia and abroad. They are also qualified to participate directly in field research, development, humanitarian and human rights field projects. Program graduates might serve as in-country field consultants, immigrant or refugee assistance organizations and lending agencies that do work in developing countries. Some development specialists work as private consultants to Aboriginal Land Councils and contribute to policy development and shaping interventions. |
| Assessment Regulations | This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation | This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification. |
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