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Postgraduate ANU-PUP-MAS-2023

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. 

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

16

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$67,000

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

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Yes

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5

  • 2023

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

This degree examines the processes, institutions and practices of public policy. It is designed for graduates interested in pursuing a career in, or currently working in, public policy within or outside of government. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in policy processes, governance institutions, policy analysis and research.

The degree also equips students with important skills for analysing and researching public policy, and communicating persuasively on policy relevant matters. Through interactive and case-based teaching, students debate and reflect on the challenges of governing public policy in a dynamic, interconnected, global and increasingly digital world. Designed and taught by world-class public policy scholars from the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU, this Masters degree equips graduates for successful and productive careers in public policy.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The two-year degree of multi modal 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.

Award Requirements

The two-year degree of multi modal 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 award requirements.

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