This degree examines the processes, institutions and practices of public policy. It is designed for graduates interested in pursuing a career in, or currently working in, public policy within or outside of government. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in policy processes, governance institutions, policy analysis and research. The degree also equips students with important skills for analysing and researching public policy, and communicating persuasively on policy relevant matters. Through interactive and case-based teaching, students debate and reflect on the challenges of governing public policy in a dynamic, interconnected, global and increasingly digital world. Designed and taught by world-class public policy scholars from the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU, this Masters degree equips graduates for successful and productive careers in public policy. Career Options Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to: Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of key debates and thinking in the field of public policy, in Australia and globally Reflect critically on and engage in key theoretical debates in the field of public policy Engage influentially in debates and analysis of public policy issues and practical challenges across cultural, developmental and institutional contexts Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and both qualitative and quantitative methodologies relevant to the field of public policy Identify and apply appropriate research methods to public policy challenges Analyze, synthesize and communicate complex, political and institutional policy problems from multiple perspectives Develop innovative policy recommendations to complex problems in changing policy environments Understand challenges relating to management, implementation and evaluation of public policies and respond to these in innovative ways Cognate disciplines Economic Policy, Economics, Law, International Politics, Policy Studies, Political Economy, Political Sciences, Sociology