Program Overview
The Public Administration (Online pathway) at Flinders University is a Master programme in Humanities over 8 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Administration (Online pathway) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 8 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,121 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Administration (Online pathway) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economics and Public Policy (4.5 units)
- Evaluation Methods (4.5 units)
- Risk Management - Principles and Practice (4.5 units)
- Public Financial Management (4.5 units)
- Approaches to Applied Research (4.5 units)
- Managing Human Resources in the Public Sector (4.5 units)
- Regionalism, Decentralisation and Governance (4.5 units)
- Environmental Policy and Governance (4.5 units)
- Project\xa0Governance (4.5 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission will be based on the extent to which work or voluntary experience has enabled the applicant to develop an understanding of issues in the public and non-government sectors, and policy and/or analytical skills. Applicants who wish to be admitted on this basis will need to provide to SATAC the following documentation (250 word maximum): a curriculum vitae; a description of their roles and activities in work or voluntary positions; a description of the skills and abilities demonstrated through their work/voluntary experience; and name(s) or referee(s) who could verify work/voluntary experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,121 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 17,121 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 8 months