The Master of Public Policy consists of 48 units, including compulsory and suitable elective courses as specified, and can be taken in any of the following nine forms:

1.         Master of Public Policy (for further details click on Program Requirements)

18 units of compulsory courses as follows:

CRWF8000 Governments, Markets and Global Change

POGO8082 Political Institutions and Policy Processes

POGO8081 Economics for Government

2. - 9.  Students can also enrol in the Master of Public Policy specialising in (click on the links for details):

• Policy Analysis
• Development Policy
• Economic Policy
• Social Policy
• Environmental Policy
• Industry Strategy
• International Policy
• Environmental Law

The Master of Public Policy degree is designed for those professionally engaged in government and other policy-related organisations or activities. Offered in a variety of specialisations, the degree provides students with a range of opportunities for advanced investigation of the analytical skills, public policies and organisational practices appropriate for advising on public policy and managing program outcomes.

Applicants should normally hold:

(1) a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration awarded with Merit or Distinction; or

(2) qualifications equivalent to a degree of Bachelor with first or upper second class honours from an Australian University and suitable work experience, as determined by the Prescribed Authority; or

(3) qualifications equivalent to a degree of Bachelor from an Australian University and substantial relevant work experience, as determined by the Prescribed Authority; or

(4) an equivalent combination of postgraduate study in public policy and administration and relevant work experience, as determined by the Prescribed Authority.