Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

103553K

Master of Public Policy

Public policy shapes our lives. It governs everything from how we do business, to how our health, welfare and education systems operate, and how our nation engages with the world. Those who set and/or influence policy can create profound change by improving things like community equity, diversity, wellbeing, security and prosperity. Our Master of Public Policy prepares you to take the lead.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

North Terrace

Full-time - 2 years

$66,000
N/A

Structure

To qualify for the degree of Master of Public Policy (2 years pathway), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising: 1. Core courses to the value of 15 units; 2. Research dissertation to the value of 12 units; 3. Elective courses to the value of 21 units. To qualify for the degree of Master of Public Policy (1. 5 years pathway), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising: 1. Core courses to the value of 12 units; 2. Research dissertation to the value of 12 units; 3. Elective courses to the value of 12 units.

Entry requirements

  • 48 unit (2 years) Pathway (3CM240): Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4. 0
  • Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
  • Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy. 36 unit (1. 5 years) Pathway: Bachelor degree (minimum GPA 4. 0) in the following FoE codes: 090101 (Political Science) or 090103 (Policy Studies)
  • Relevant cognate discipline: public administration, environmental policy / environmental studies, public health / health policy, economics, international relations, urban and regional planning
  • Bachelor degree (minimum GPA 4. 0) and 3 years relevant professional work experience. Applicants must provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae with their application.
  • 6 years relevant professional work experience. Applicants must provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae with their application.

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