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<p>In this specialisation students examine how actors both within and outside government communicate and engage in the policy process. Students study various communicative aspects of public policy including the art and craft of advocacy, persuasion, public participation, and stakeholder engagement. Through applied examples and cases, students consider the practicalities, challenges and politics involved in policy communication and engagement in contemporary governance.</p><p>Students will reflect critically on how the communicative landscape of public policy is changing in an era of digital technology, 24/7 news cycles, and low trust in politics. Electives provide a variety of courses through which students can deepen their knowledge of how actors communicate and engage in contemporary public policy. </p>

Enhance your skills in policy making and public service delivery through the art of communication. Learn the principles of policy communication and persuasion so that you can lead improvements in policy and create the outcomes you desire.  

Master of Public Policy: Policy Communication Specialisation

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