In the Master of Public Policy and Management you'll refine a high-level analytic skillset that meets the demands of complex public policy-making. Use the theoretical and analytical perspectives and debates you learn in public policy, governance and management to generate understandings of the institutions, processes and practices of contemporary government and policy.

With over 30 years of teaching and learning, the Master of Public Policy and Management is the premier degree of its kind in Australia. Understand the challenges and opportunities of interdependence, national and local institutions, diversity and dynamics of global, and appreciate the potential and limits of public policy action.

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

• 100 points of Compulsory subjects
• 25 points of Core subjects

AND

• 75 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis Subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Compulsory subject (Thesis option)
• 25 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)

150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for graduates who have completed at least one year of relevant professional work experience, or equivalent, in addition to relevant background study.

• 75 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 75 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Compulsory subject (Thesis option)
• 25 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)

100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for relevant honours graduates or those who have completed at least two years professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study.

• 50 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 50 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Compulsory subject (Thesis option)

Capstone requirement

Students must complete one of four available Capstone streams for this degree (some are Coursework-based and some are Thesis-based). For more information on subjects, Capstone streams, and detailed information, please view the Handbook entry for this course.

On graduation from the Master of Public Policy and Management, you will be ready for work in professional fields including:

• Senior policy and arts officer
• Manager of policy and international relations
• Policy and planning manager
• Investment advisor for government
• Policy analyst
• Government communications advisor.

Entry requirements for the 200 point program (2 years full-time / 4 years part-time) To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivale

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.