
Master of Public Policy
Social sciences, journalism and information
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, i
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 105166E
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Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
An 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 Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. 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
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An 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 Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.
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 1 | Caulfield | — | — | $43,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Monash Caulfield | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Public Policymonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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