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Postgraduate ANU-GDP-MAS-2023

Master of Public Policy: Global Development Policy Specialisation

Become a thought leader in global policy issues

Gain skills to debate global policy by applying a historical, cultural, political and economic lens. Build skills valued in government and non-government agencies. Work towards poverty reduction, social policy, food security and more.  


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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

16

Price

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$67,000

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

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Yes

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Degree details

What you'll learn

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

  1. Develop expertise in major theoretical frameworks for analysing the strategic environment, and the ways in which foreign and defence policies respond to changes in this environment;
  2. Become expert in the foreign and defence policies of major powers in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, and how they interact;
  3. Identify the major organisations and institutions with interests in foreign and defence policies;
  4. Communicate effectively to external audiences the challenges facing the Asia-Pacific international environment, and the ways major powers are responding to these challenges.
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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.

  • 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 information about the Master of Public Policy at the ANU Programs and Courses.

English Proficiency Requirements

Applications must meet the ANU English Language Requirements for Admission.

Credit for previous study or work

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree, Bachelor degree with Honours, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units.

Description

The Master of Public Policy: Foreign and Defence Policy Specialisation is designed to enable students to develop expertise in the decision-making processes related to foreign policy decision-making, with a particular focus on defence-related matters. Through the specialisation students will have the opportunity to gain expertise in the foreign policy and defence policy decision-making processes of major powers in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia. Students will also be able to develop skills in the analysis of changes in the strategic environment, and the role foreign and defence policies have in responding to these changes.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Master of Public Policy Specialisation: Global Development requires 24 of the 96 units for the Master of Public Policy must be from the list of courses in the specified area. Find more information about its unit and course details by clicking the link ANU Programs and Courses for this degree.

Award Requirements

The Master of Public Policy Specialisation: Global Development requires 24 of the 96 units for the Master of Public Policy must be from the list of courses in the specified area. Find more information about its unit and course details by clicking the link ANU Programs and Courses for this degree.

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