Master of Global Public Policy
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Make a positive impact. Create meaningful change with lasting influence on individual lives and communities. Build a rewarding career in government, non-profit or corporate sectors. The Master of Public Policy builds practical knowledge and skills for professionals in, or looking to transition into, policy-making and management across the spectrum of public, private and not-for-profit sector activities. The course will develop your understanding of the processes of policy formation, the delivery of policy programs, and the political and structural realities that influence policy decision-making. You will learn about the essential elements of public policy – policy analysis, implementation, evaluation, and governance as well as the context of contemporary public policy. <div id=
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 105166E
- Program CRICOS-096866M
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Course overview
Make a positive impact. Create meaningful change with lasting influence on individual lives and communities. Build a rewarding career in government, non-profit or corporate sectors. The Master of Public Policy builds practical knowledge and skills for professionals in, or looking to transition into, policy-making and management across the spectrum of public, private and not-for-profit sector activities. The course will develop your understanding of the processes of policy formation, the delivery of policy programs, and the political and structural realities that influence policy decision-making. You will learn about the essential elements of public policy – policy analysis, implementation, evaluation, and governance as well as the context of contemporary public policy. <div id=
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Entry level 1:96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major in a cognate discipline* with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and at least five years of relevant professional experience Cognate disciplines include: arts, business, commerce, economics, engineering, law, management, humanities, science or social science disciplines. Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
50%
50%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry level 1:96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major in a cognate discipline* with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and at least five years of relevant professional experience Cognate disciplines include: arts, business, commerce, economics, engineering, law, management, humanities, science or social science disciplines. Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Caulfield | — | — | $47,380per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Caulfield | — | — | $47,380per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Global Public Policymonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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