Master of Public Policy and Management – University of Melbourne

In the Master of Public Policy and Management you’ll refine a high-level analytic skillset that meets the demands of complex public policy-making. Use the theoretical and analytical perspectives and debates you learn in public policy, governance and management to generate understandings of the institutions, processes and practices of contemporary government and policy.

With over 30 years of teaching and learning, the Master of Public Policy and Management is the premier degree of its kind in Australia. Understand the challenges and opportunities of interdependence, national and local institutions, diversity and dynamics of global, and appreciate the potential and limits of public policy action.

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

• 100 points of Compulsory subjects
• 25 points of Core subjects

AND

• 75 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis Subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Compulsory subject (Thesis option)
• 25 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)

150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for graduates who have completed at least one year of relevant professional work experience, or equivalent, in addition to relevant background study, or graduates of an honours degree in any discipline.

• 75 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 75 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Compulsory subject (Thesis option)
• 25 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)

100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for relevant honours graduates or those who have completed at least two years professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study.

• 50 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 50 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
• 12.5 point Compulsory subject (Thesis option)

Capstone requirement

Students must complete one of four available Capstone streams for this degree (some are Coursework-based and some are Thesis-based). For more information on subjects, Capstone streams, and detailed information, please view the Handbook entry for this course.

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Entry requirements for the 200 point program (2 years full-time / 4 years part-time)

Please note: Part-time enrolment is not available to international students.

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance; and
• Relevance of previous studies; and, if relevant
• Professional experience

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s Graduate English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:

• An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, and at least one year of documented, relevant work experience

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:

• an honours degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent, and two years of documented, relevant work experience

Applicants seeking credit for relevant work experience must document their experience with a brief curriculum vitae detailing the experience, contact details of two referees who can confirm the authenticity and nature of the experience claimed, and a covering letter that explains how the experience is relevant to the program and prepares them for it.

English Language Criteria

You must meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place. You can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways, depending on your circumstances. For the options available to you please visit the University’s Study Graduate English language requirements web page.

Dates
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Fees
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Melbourne Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts,
The University of Melbourne,
Victoria 3010, Australia

Tel: 13 MELB