Master of Arts in Children and Public Policy
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Master of Arts in Children and Public Policy

Institute of Public Policy

Programme Code: AK3689
Level: 9
Points: 240
Duration: Three years part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 2 March 2009 / 20 July 2009

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

One of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree with honours
  • A graduate diploma
  • An undergraduate degree
  • A professional qualification, in a relevant discipline, recognised by the University as being equivalent to at least a three-year undergraduate degree
  • Evidence of professional experience deemed by the programme board of studies to be equivalent to an undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification.

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QUALIFICATION

  • On completion of the three-year part-time course the student may be eligible for the Master of Arts (Children and Public Policy)
  • Students exiting after completion of the four papers offered in the first year may be eligible for the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Children and Public Policy)
  • Students exiting after completion of the six papers offered in the first two years may be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Children and Public Policy)

 

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

The programme aims to enable students to develop an appreciation of children's place in society and how it can be secured and enhanced or limited through public policy and the processes of society's institutions. Students will learn how they and their agencies can contribute to the well-being of children, their families and communities and thus to the wider society.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Children and Public Policy major has been designed primarily for people currently doing work with or about children and their families. It will be of interest to people working in relevant agencies in central government, local government, the private sector and not-for-profit agencies.

 

PAPERS

CHILDREN AND PUBLIC POLICY.

A Student must complete:
109001 The Place of Children (15)
109002 Public Policy (15)
109003 Facilitating Children’s Inclusion (15) *
109004 Children in Challenging Circumstances (15)
289702 Social Research Design and Analysis (30)

AND EITHER:109005 Children and Professional Practice: Special Project (30) **
OR: 30 points from other Level 9 papers approved by the Board of Studies.
AND:120 points from Part I (Thesis Option).

* Pre-requisite: 109001
** Pre-requisite: 109001 (subject to approval by Programme Leader)