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Public Policy

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  • University/Institute Name Flinders University
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position DurationSee Position Description
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Position Details (Master's)

The Public Policy degree fromFlinders Universityprovides a multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national, and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment.

The Public Policy degree from Flinders University is designed to prepare policy leaders to master the fundamentals of public policy making - developing policy from start to finish, including analysing the problem, interpreting data, and undertaking professional research.Tailor your degree depending on your career goals; you can choose electives from public administration, international relations, or you can select two electives from anywhere across the university.

These courses are flexible, and designed for 100% online, in person, or blended learning (a combination of in person and online classes).Flinders University also offers the Master of Public Administration which equips the managers and administrators with knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the business of the government, not-for profit and international organisations and the Master of International Relations, which enables leaders in foreign affairs, defence or international trade to develop skills around security, economics, trade and diplomacy.

Your career

Take charge of your global government career, learn how to apply and build leadership in the public sector, building ethical workplace cultures and managing sustainable trade in a government context. The Master of Public Policy prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in policy areas including local, state, and national governments or in private and non-government organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Potential occupations include:·

  • policy director
  • secretary
  • chief executive
  • director general
  • executive director
  • manager
  • chief operating officer
  • impact manager
  • general manager
  • fundraising & philanthropy director
  • engagement director

Courses include:

  • Public Policy
  • Debating International Relations
  • Emerging Digital Futures
  • Governance in a Global World
  • Ideas and Perspectives in Contemporary Public Policy
  • Inclusion and Innovation in Public Leadership
  • Evidence in Policy and Program Management: Innovation, Effectiveness and Adaptation

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Mar 2026