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Postgraduate ANU-PUP-MAS-2022

Master of Public Policy

Design and deliver better public policy

Learn critical thinking and problem-solving through case-based teaching. Reflect on the challenges of governing in an increasingly digital world. Get equipped with skills in analysing and researching public policy, and communicating persuasively. 

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

16

Price

From

$66,000

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital city, Canberra. Their location points to their unique history, ties to the Australian Government and special standing as a resource for the Australian people. Their focus on research as an asset, and an approach to education, ensures their graduates are in demand the world-over for their abilities to understand, and apply vision and creativity to addressing complex contemporary challenges. ANU offers an outstanding variety of programs for Australia's next generation of language leaders. Their innovative online subjects are offered from beginning to advanced levels via OUA, and various enrolment options provide for different student needs and goals.

QS RANKING 2022

1

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2

  • 2022

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of the study, you should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate deep understanding of public policy and its key challenges and issues, in Australia and globally;
  2. Understand processes and challenges of agenda-setting, formulation, implementation, management and evaluation of public policy;
  3. Reflect critically on key theoretical debates in the field of public policy including its practical application across cultural, developmental and institutional contexts;
  4. Demonstrate understanding of methods for policy research and analysis and identify and apply them with appropriate tools to public policy issues;
  5. Analyse, synthesise and communicate complex, political and institutional policy problems from multiple perspectives.
Career opportunities

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world. We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life. This degree prepares you for policy-making roles in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Entry requirements

Higher education

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

· Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5/7; or

· Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or

· Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7; or

· Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7; or

· 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7; or

· Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or

· Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program; or

· A minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.


In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.


Find more details at Master of Public Policy on the ANU Programs and Courses website.

English Proficiency Requirements

Applications must meet the ANU English Language Requirements for Admission.

Credit for previous study or work

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.

Description

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a graduate degree that brings together interactive and case-based teaching to prepare you for policy-making roles in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. At Crawford School, our lecturers are leading international researchers and teachers in their fields of public policy. You will benefit from their expertise across comparative public policy, policy reform, and national and international governance, as well as specialist areas such as social policy, energy, environment, food, health and biofuels.


By choosing the MPP, you will develop high-quality policy analysis skills from teaching approaches that combine theory and practice. In design, advocacy and evaluation, you will build exceptional political and program management capabilities. The MPP is designed to strengthen your interest and knowledge in public policy, following completion of an undergraduate degree and/or during the early years of a professional policy career. There is no work experience requirement for entry. You will gain a solid foundation in understanding policy processes, governance institutions, policy analysis and research, which you can apply in your current role, use to upskill for a higher position, or transition into a new career in policy making.


Through interactive and case-based teaching, you will learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will allow you to reflect on the challenges of governing in a dynamic, interconnected, global and increasingly digital world. You will be equipped with important skills for analysing and researching public policy, and communicating persuasively on policy-relevant matters.

Degree structure details

Award Requirements

The Master of Public Policy requires the completion of 16 subjects, which must consist of:

  • 8 subjects from completion of the compulsory courses
  • A maximum of 4 subjects from the applied management courses (3 units each) 
  • A maximum of 6 subjects from applied project courses and from courses in any of the public policy specialisations

See Master of Public Policy - ANU for the full course listing.

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Majors

The two-year degree requires the completion of 96 credit units. You may find more information about its unit and course details by clicking the link ANU Programs and Courses for the program.

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