Australian National University (ANU)
1 year full-time
An advanced one-year honours degree designed for public policy graduates seeking research-led education and preparation for professional or academic careers. Students conduct independent research on significant policy questions and develop sophisticated analytical and communication skills.
Applicants must hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Public Policy degree or equivalent completed within the last two years, with a minimum weighted average mark of 70 per cent calculated from 36 units of compulsory program requirements (excluding introductory 1000-level courses). Admission is competitive and subject to supervisory capacity and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority. All applicants must meet English language requirements. Adjustment factors may be available for eligible applicants based on equity, diversity, or performance principles.
The program requires completion of 48 units structured as follows: 30-36 units from core research training and thesis components including POLS4011 Research Training: Scope and Methods (6-12 units) and THES4103 Thesis (24 units); 18 or 12 units from elective courses such as POLS4038 Comparative Political Institutions, POLS4039 Comparative Political Behaviour, POLS4041 Special Topics in Comparative Politics, and POLS4047 Interpretivist Methods in the Social Sciences. Students may pursue additional elective majors, minors, or specialisations upon meeting core program requirements.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni including political, business, government, and academic leaders globally. The program exemplifies ANU's commitment to research-led education, providing rigorous training in research methodology and theoretical frameworks. The institution offers comprehensive support through identified supervisors, access to extensive academic resources, and a strong intellectual community dedicated to advancing knowledge in public policy.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career pathways in government policy development, international organisations, think tanks, advocacy groups, and academic institutions. The honours qualification provides a strong foundation for pursuing higher degrees by research (PhD) or professional roles in policy analysis, strategic planning, and governance. Alumni leverage their advanced research skills and policy expertise in leadership positions across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.
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