Master of Public Policy: Contemporary Regulation Specialisation

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Crawford School graduates are in high demand at all levels of governments and policy related positions in non-government organisations nationally and internationally.

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.

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must meet the ANU English Language Requirements for Admission .

Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units of credit.

Credit for relevant work experience may be considered and will be determined in accordance with the University’s Credit Policy and Procedure

The Master of Public Policy: Contemporary Regulation Specialisation is for you if you are current or future policy practitioners with the ambition to make positive impact in the fields of regulation and effective governance in governments, civil society or industry.

Studying at Crawford School will provide you the opportunity to immerse in the knowledge, current debates and thinking in regulation. Supported by our world-class research, teaching and student care, you will explore the theoretical and empirical knowledge from multiple perspectives, receive skills training in analysing, synthesising, and communicating complex regulatory issues, and will build up a wide reaching network for your future career development.

When you complete the study, you will be able to reflect critically on contemporary regulatory landscapes and to identify and apply appropriate research methods to national, international and transnational regulatory challenges. You will be able to confidently develop innovative policy recommendations and effectively communicate regulatory responses to external audiences.

Compulsory courses will provide you with a solid foundation in the concepts, processes, institutions and practices of regulation and governance, while the elective courses allow you to apply those ideas to a range of domains, including disruptive technology, global business regulation, restorative justice, and climate and health policy.

Recommended Study Pattern

The Master of Public Policy: Contemporary Regulations Specialisation requires the completion of 24 units from the specified courses in relevant areas.

See Contemporary Regulation Specialisation - ANU for the full course listing.

Award Requirements

The Master of Public Policy: Contemporary Regulations Specialisation requires the completion of 24 units from the specified courses in relevant areas.