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The Combined Master of Arts in International Relations (MA (IR))/Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree program offers postgraduate students the opportunity to study a combination of two separate programs which will substantially extend and deepen their existing skills, knowledge and understanding of global politics and public policy. In combining the strengths of the UNSW MA (IR) program and the Peking University (PKU) MPP program it will foster critical enquiry, teach advanced skills in analytical thinking and research, and provide skills that will enhance participation in the workforce.
The program enables students to combine two existing degrees in one combined program. Students receive two awards; one from each institution. Students need to complete 48 units in the UNSW MA (IR) and 30 credits plus a Masters thesis in the PKU MPP to satisfy requirements for the combined degree program and award of two degrees. They must enrol in at least one course per semester. Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes The MA (IR)/MPP program is designed to provide an advanced understanding of global politics and public policy. It combines the strengths of the UNSW MA (IR) program and the PKU MPP program. Both programs are designed to foster critical enquiry and to provide skills that will enhance participation in the workforce.
The MA (IR) at UNSW is designed to provide an understanding of contemporary world politics. The program emphasises the relationship between theory and practice and examines how particular theories organise and shape our view of the world. It aims to explain various influences on the behaviour of states and other international actors, and it analyses issues such as war and peace, the global economy, international organisations, and international law and diplomacy. Practically it looks at current issues of international concern such as global environmental problems, human rights, and global poverty. A number of electives examine international relations broadly, while others concentrate on specific issues, regions or countries. The MPP at PKU is open to recent university graduates as well as experienced professionals and government officials from different countries, and is designed to train students in the field of public affairs, public administration, and public policy. The program aims to provide them with an opportunity to develop functional expertise, strategic perspectives, and public policy management tools to operate effectively in a changing public policy environment or to understand such an environment. It also helps them to learn both the successes and failures in China’s public policy making and management, and therefore to understand more about how to manage political, economic and social development in developing countries. UNSW MA (IR) Degree A candidate for the MA (IR) is expected to complete 4 Core Courses and 4 Elective Courses. Each course is worth 6 units of credit. The total requirement of the degree is 48 units of credit. The core courses in the MA (IR) degree are:
The elective courses are:
To complete the degree program a student must undertake 48 UOC.
All courses are worth 6 UOC except POLS5113 which is worth 12 UOC. Part-time students (applicable to Australian citizens or residents only) must complete the core courses before embarking on elective courses. PKU MPP Degree A candidate for the MPP degree is expected to complete 7 Core Courses, 3 Elective Courses, and a Master’s thesis. Each course is worth 3 credits (unless indicated otherwise). The total requirement of the coursework component of the degree is 30 credits. The core courses offered in the MPP degree are (total 21 credits):
Some of the elective courses in the MPP degree are (a total of 9 credits are needed; at least three of the following courses or similar ones will be offered every year):
To complete the degree program a student must complete 30 units of credit and a Masters thesis.
The courses offered in the MPP degree are subject to the academic adjustments of the year. Under the approval by the School of Government, Peking University (SG-PKU), a PKU student who joins the combined degree program through the Chinese language-based master programs in SG will select Chinese courses similar to the courses listed above, and a UNSW student is also allowed to choose such courses. The combined degree will be constituted through the combination of the following postgraduate programs:
The proposed program structure is as follows:
Admission Requirements Students can be considered for admission to the overall program at time of original application to one University, but would need to lodge a separate application for the second University to ensure that all legal/legislative requirements are met (e.g. Visa/ESOS Act for Australia). Admission into the MPP program is limited to non-Chinese citizens or permanent residents of Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan. Students have to meet the admission requirements for both programs at the time of original application to one University. Qualifications
Enrolment and Progression
Articulation A student who does not meet the graduation requirements of the combined degree program may graduate with an MA (IR) degree at UNSW or an MPP degree at PKU if the graduation requirements of the respective degree are met. Fees for the MA (IR) program All students accepted in the UNSW – PKU combined degree program will pay fees at the institution where they are enrolled. For the MA (IR) program – A candidate shall pay such fees as may be determined from time to time by the Council. For the MPP program - the total tuition fee is currently 80,000 RMB (AUD14,425). For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
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