Master of Governance and Public Policy

1. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) 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). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ or the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a public policy organisation (see below). The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent)* in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0. The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. *You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). Relevant disciplines include political sciences, social sciences, governance, public policy, public administration, public management, political science, organisational studies, history and law. You must have completed at least a major, a field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience includes work: in the planning, management and implementation of policies or programs at any level of governmental agencies - local, state, national or international, and in program delivery or project management in non-government and community organisations, and in research, evaluation, building organisational capabilities, and service delivery. This work experience should demonstrate analytical and writing skills. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities The length of time that you worked there (i.e. 3 years) Whether your employment was full-time, part-time* or casual* *if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 4. China 211 universities: 75 5. China non-211 universities: 80 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 6.34 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 6 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.67 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.67 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 67% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3 2. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) 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). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ or the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a public policy organisation (see below). The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent)* in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0. The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. *You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). Relevant disciplines include political sciences, social sciences, governance, public policy, public administration, public management, political science, organisational studies, history and law. You must have completed at least a major, a field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience includes work: in the planning, management and implementation of policies or programs at any level of governmental agencies - local, state, national or international, and in program delivery or project management in non-government and community organisations, and in research, evaluation, building organisational capabilities, and service delivery. This work experience should demonstrate analytical and writing skills. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities The length of time that you worked there (i.e. 3 years) Whether your employment was full-time, part-time* or casual* *if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week. 2. {}