Master of Governance and Public Policy 24 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

45,792 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Equip yourself with advanced skills in policy analysis, governance and public sector leadership.

As a student, you'll undertake high-level coursework – choosing from over 40 subjects and projects such as policy design and implementation, economic analysis, dynamics of governance, globalisation and international crisis management.

A mix of theoretical study and practical projects will prepare you for leadership roles in government, NGOs and international organisations. Tailor the program to suit your career goals by choosing courses in areas such as:

  • international policy and governance
  • resource management
  • governance and development
  • designing social and community policy.

As a Master of Governance and Public Policy graduate you'll be equipped with a transferable skill-set allowing you to meaningfully address key policy issues and improve policy outcomes in both the public and private sectors. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society.

Master of Governance and Public Policy graduates have gone on to work in economic policy, diplomacy, international relations, social enterprises, not for profits as well as state and federal government departments, to name a few.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Equip yourself with advanced skills in policy analysis, governance and public sector leadership.

As a student, you'll undertake high-level coursework – choosing from over 40 subjects and projects such as policy design and implementation, economic analysis, dynamics of governance, globalisation and international crisis management.

A mix of theoretical study and practical projects will prepare you for leadership roles in government, NGOs and international organisations. Tailor the program to suit your career goals by choosing courses in areas such as:

  • international policy and governance
  • resource management
  • governance and development
  • designing social and community policy.

As a Master of Governance and Public Policy graduate you'll be equipped with a transferable skill-set allowing you to meaningfully address key policy issues and improve policy outcomes in both the public and private sectors. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society.

Master of Governance and Public Policy graduates have gone on to work in economic policy, diplomacy, international relations, social enterprises, not for profits as well as state and federal government departments, to name a few.

Admission Requirements

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To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of Governance and Public Policy (2-year duration).

31 May 2026
2 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
31,200 AUD
International
45,792 AUD

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