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Postgraduate course

Master of International Trade and Commerce Law and Master of Public and Social Policy

Macquarie University

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About

In this double degree, you will be able to combine:

Master of International Trade and Commerce Law: In this course, you'll extend your knowledge of the legal, governance and policy issues relevant to international and domestic trade and commerce so that you develop a broad and well-rounded understanding of the area, as well as skills to advance your career.

Master of Public and Social Policy: With its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research, this unique degree will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.

Admission criteria

One of the following:

  • an AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent; or
  • meet two of these three criteria:
    - AQF level 7 bachelor qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
    - relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
    - AQF level 7 bachelor qualification or recognised equivalent with a Weighted Average Mark of 65

and

Upload your CV as a PDF within the UAC application if you are seeking admission on the basis of work experience.

Related fields for prior qualifications

For International Trade and Commerce Law: Law, business, commerce, economics, international relations.

For Public and Social Policy: Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science and Management, Public Health and Health Services, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services, Studies in Human Society, Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Journalism and Professional Writing, Communication and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Historical Studies, Applied Ethics, History and Philosophy of Specific Fields.

Relevant experience

In international trade and commerce Law: Experience in a legal position (working in a law firm or in government drafting policies, law clerk, judge, judges associate, drafting policies or supporting legal work).

In public and social policy: Policy advisors, policy officers, policy managers and other policy practitioners and researchers in the public, private or NGO sectors, government relations practitioners, equity officers, social program managers, senior social service practitioners, social researchers.

Contact Future Students if you have any queries regarding the admission criteria listed: email postgraduate@mq.edu.au or call 9850 6767.

Further information

Read the full course details on the Macquarie University website.