Master of Public Policy

Summary

Develop your potential for leadership in local and national government, non-governmental organisations, or the private sector.

Programme overview

The MPP gives you a foundation in the core principles, concepts and methods of public policy research and analysis, and develops your skills in solving public policy problems.

You can connect theory with practice by studying the nature of policy, policy design and the policy process, and engaging in policy analysis and development.

You’ll be able to follow your own interests through research and elective courses. You can apply to enrol in our internship course for hands-on experience in policy.

Programme structure

The MPP is available as either a taught or research masters, with 180-point or 120-point options, depending on your possible qualification and whether you would like to write a thesis.

Taught (180 point)

• Enter from an undergraduate qualification
• Three semesters full-time or up to twelve semesters part-time
• Five core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, comparative public policy and advanced research skills (75 points)
• Dissertation (45 points)
• Elective courses (60 points)

Research (180 point)

• Enter from an undergraduate qualification
• Three semesters full-time
• Five core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, comparative public policy and advanced research skills (75 points)
• Thesis (90 points)
• Elective course (15 points)

Research (120 point)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• One year full-time
• Two core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, comparative public policy or advanced research skills (30 points)
• Thesis (90 points)

Taught (120 point)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• One year full-time
• Four core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, and comparative public policy (60 points)
• Either a 15-point course in advanced research skills and a 30-point dissertation, or a 45-point dissertation (45 points)
• Elective course (15 points)

Where could this programme take you?

The MPP is a career-focused qualification that can give you the skills and knowledge you need for a career in public policy, local or national government, non-governmental organisations, or the private sector. It is popular with people already working in governments around the world looking to upskill, and offers the flexibility to study part-time alongside your current job.

Jobs related to this programme

• Democracy services graduate
• Division chief for policy formulation
• Executive director
• Independent policy and governance adviser
• Journalist
• Policy adviser
• Policy analyst
• Policy researcher

Further study options

• Doctor of Philosophy

1 December start available for 120-point research masters only, subject to supervisor availability.