Master of Public Policy: Global Development Policy Specialisation

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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.

Work and Life

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

Applications must meet the ANU English Language Requirements for Admission.

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.

Global Development Policy, one of the Master of Public Policy specialisations, enables you to engage influentially in debates and analysis of global policy issues through a lens shaped by the theories and approaches guiding global development. The specialisation is designed to build capabilities for roles in government and non-government development agencies; learn the key theories, policies and approaches that shape global policy; and examine and appreciate influential factors, such as culture, history and politics. If your goal is to engage with local and international development practice, and provide thought-leadership on global policy issues, including poverty reduction, social policy, and human and food security, this degree specialisation is for you.

You will learn key theories and be introduced to advanced policy analysis skills by internationally recognised researchers. By examining the roles and approaches of development influencers, and the ways they shape national and global policy, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to engage in major development debates. You will also acquire an appreciation of how historical, cultural, political and economic contexts are articulated in global development policy. With these multiple perspectives and your deepened understanding of the development policy environment, you will have the ability to analyse, synthesise and communicate complex political and institutional challenges – and deliver considered policy recommendations, designed to be effective in local and international contexts.