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Master of Public Policy Master of Public Policy

Location

City Campus, Auckland, New Zealand
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

42,828 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

04 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPP develops your expertise in the core principles, concepts and methods of public policy research and analysis, and advances your skills in solving public policy problems.

You can connect theory with practice by studying the nature of policy, policy design and the policy process, and engaging in policy analysis and development.

You’ll be able to follow your own interests through research and elective courses. You can apply to enrol in our internship course for hands-on experience in policy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPP develops your expertise in the core principles, concepts and methods of public policy research and analysis, and advances your skills in solving public policy problems.

You can connect theory with practice by studying the nature of policy, policy design and the policy process, and engaging in policy analysis and development.

You’ll be able to follow your own interests through research and elective courses. You can apply to enrol in our internship course for hands-on experience in policy.

Admission Requirements

176+
5+
6.5+
58+
90+

You must have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in a relevant discipline with GPA of 5 or higher.

Relevant disciplines include business, communication, criminology, economics, education, governance, law, media, organisational studies, political sciences, public administration, public health, public management, public policy, public relations, sociology and social work.

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Tuition fees

Domestic
8,860 NZD
International
42,828 NZD

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