Program Requirements
The Crawford MPhil program consists of Part A (Coursework) and Part B (Supervised Research and Thesis). For Part A, all students are required to complete the coursework specified for their program of study below. Students must successfully complete Part A before progressing to Part B. In Part B of the program, each candidate is required to complete a thesis. The final thesis should be no more than 60,000 words in length including footnotes and tables. The thesis will be examined by external examiners who are experts in the relevant field. The MPhil degree is awarded solely on the basis of the examination of the research thesis.
Part A requirements by program are:
Crawford MPhil in Economics students are required to complete 30 units of economics coursework in the first 12 months of candidature or part-time equivalent, which must consist of:
18 units from the following compulsory courses:
POGO8900 Fostering Public Policy (0 units)
IDEC8064 Advanced Applied Microeconomics
IDEC8008 Open Economy Macroeconomics, Finance, and Development
IDEC8924 Economics Seminars
A minimum of 6 units from the following advanced econometrics courses:
IDEC8023 Case Studies in Applied Econometrics
IDEC8026 Quantitative Policy Impact Evaluation
EMET6001 Applied Micro-econometrics
EMET6010 Applied Macro and Financial Econometrics
EMET6012 Business and Economic Forecasting
EMET8014 Advanced Econometrics I
EMET8008 Advanced Econometrics II
A maximum of 6 units from the set of courses below:
Graduate courses offered by the Crawford School of Public Policy
Graduate courses offered by the Research School of Economics
Specialist graduate courses taught elsewhere at ANU – for example, in mathematics or finance – can be approved if suitable.
Crawford MPhil in Policy and Governance students are required to complete a minimum of 6 units of coursework, which must consist of:
6 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
POGO8900 Fostering Public Policy (0 units)
POGO8997 Research Design for Public Policy
A maximum of 6 units from completion of the following course:
POGO8096 Research methods
Crawford MPhil in Resources, Environment and Development students are required to complete 12 units of coursework, which must consist of:
12 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
POGO8900 Fostering Public Policy (0 units)
EMDV8102 Research Methods
EMDV8008 Research Proposal
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Crawford Master of Philosophy in the Resources, Environment and Development and Policy and Governance programs you are required to have achieved:
(a) a degree of bachelor in a closely related discipline, with an overall grade of distinction or higher, from an Australian university; or
(b) another qualification that the Delegated Authority is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in paragraph (a); or
(c) a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the Delegated Authority is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in paragraph (a).
To be admitted to the Crawford Master of Philosophy in Economics program you are required to have achieved:
(a) a degree of bachelor in economics or a closely related discipline, with an overall grade of distinction or higher, from an Australian university; or
(b) another qualification that the Delegated Authority is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in paragraph (a); or
(c) a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the Delegated Authority is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in paragraph (a).
Indicative fees
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $53,700.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Australian National University provides MPhil students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. The Crawford MPhil program comprises offerings from three of the School's Departments: the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics (ACDE), the Department of Policy and Governance (POGO) and the Department of Resources, Environment and Development (READ). The degree equips individuals with the skills needed to research, investigate, and develop new knowledge in public policy, applied economics, public administration, and resources, environment and development. As an MPhil student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development. MPhil students should aim to start their degree at the start of the calendar year.
Career Options
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse key concepts, theoretical debates and practical challenges in public policy in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and/or globally.
- Apply research methodologies and interpret and use qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods for public policy issues.
- Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise diverse sources of information and develop clear arguments, delivered orally and in writing and supported by data and evidence.
- Interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Further Information
Supervisors may discuss with students any additional study requirements to aid the successful completion of their dissertation.