Master of Policy and Governance 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha |TopUniversities

Master of Policy and Governance Master of Policy and Governance

Location

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,000 NZDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths in Political Science and International Relations, graduates can obtain a professional qualification in public policy and strategic decision making.


This Master's programme will provide advanced interdisciplinary training in just one year for those wishing to progress in local, regional, national, and third sector/not-for-profit roles in policy and governance.


UC also offers a Master of International Relations and Diplomacy for those interested in careers in international and global affairs.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths in Political Science and International Relations, graduates can obtain a professional qualification in public policy and strategic decision making.


This Master's programme will provide advanced interdisciplinary training in just one year for those wishing to progress in local, regional, national, and third sector/not-for-profit roles in policy and governance.


UC also offers a Master of International Relations and Diplomacy for those interested in careers in international and global affairs.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
176+
58+
90+
120+
To enrol, you will need a bachelor's degree in any subject, normally with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject, or other equivalent qualifications. All students also need approval to enrol.
  • If you are an international student and need help meeting these requirements, study one of UC’s International Pre-Master’s pathways to gain entry into this degree.
  • If you are a domestic student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.
  • If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

1 Year
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
13,325 NZD
International
51,000 NZD

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