Public Policy

Gain critical perspectives on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment with growing public scrutiny and complex challenges through the Public Policy program at The University of Sydney .

This degree is designed for people who work in (or are looking to work in) government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policymaking.

Career paths

This course provides opportunities for a career in:

• administration
• research
• planning
• education
• management

Our graduates have become policy analysts in national, state and local government, advisers to political parties, business groups and trade unions, strategic planners or advisers on government/business relations, policy experts within non-profit or `third sector' agencies and policy advocates for international organisations such as the United Nations.

CRICOS code: 082909J

Courses include:

• The Politics of Policy Making

• Public Management and Governance

• Globalisation and Governance

• Global Environmental Politics

• Challenges of Democratic Politics

• Strategy and Civil Society