Master of Public Policy
Social sciences, journalism and information
Gain critical perspectives on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment with growing public scrutiny and complex challenges through the Master of Public Policy. This degree is designed for people who work in (or are looking to work in) government and the public sector, and for those working in non government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policymaking.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 082909J
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Course overview
Gain critical perspectives on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment with growing public scrutiny and complex challenges through the Master of Public Policy. This degree is designed for people who work in (or are looking to work in) government and the public sector, and for those working in non government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policymaking.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to candidature for the Master of Public Policy (2 year full time) requires: · A bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification Candidates may apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have completed the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Public Policy or if they have an Honours degree in a relevant discipline. Candidates may also apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit average including a major in humanities, social sciences or law. Candidates with relevant work experience may also apply for RVL . The duration and relevance of the work experience will be assessed by the department before RVL is granted. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to candidature for the Master of Public Policy requires: - a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average, calculated over the whole degree, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s, you may be able to enter via the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
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 C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission to candidature for the Master of Public Policy (2 year full time) requires: · A bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification Candidates may apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have completed the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Public Policy or if they have an Honours degree in a relevant discipline. Candidates may also apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit average including a major in humanities, social sciences or law. Candidates with relevant work experience may also apply for RVL . The duration and relevance of the work experience will be assessed by the department before RVL is granted. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to candidature for the Master of Public Policy requires: - a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average, calculated over the whole degree, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s, you may be able to enter via the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; 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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $47,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
The University of Sydney
PrimaryParramatta Rd, Susan Wakil Health Building, D18 Western Avenue, CAMPERDOWN, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Public Policysydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
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- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
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