Master of Public Policy specialisation in Public Policy - Research 120

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The Master of Public Policy is a career-focused qualification that can give you the skills and knowledge you need for a career in public policy.
It is popular with people already working in governments around the world looking to upskill, and offers the flexibility to study part-time alongside your current job.

Our Public Policy graduates work in public policy, local or national government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.

Prerequisite: POLICY 703, POLICY 742 or equivalent

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points from Elective Courses, and
90 points for all Thesis

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

POLICY 701 - Policy Analysis and Evaluation (15 points)

POLICY 702 - Economics of Policy (15 points)

POLITICS 757 - Comparative Public Policy (15 points)

Enrolment in any elective course is subject to the approval of the Programme Director.

Thesis

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

POLICY 794A - Thesis (45 points)

POLICY 794B - Thesis (45 points)