Master of Public Policy

This comprehensive degree builds practical knowledge and essential skills for international careers in policy making and management across the spectrum of public sector activities. The multi-disciplinary program develops understanding of the processes of policy formation, the delivery of policy programs, and the political and structural realities that can impact on decision-making. The course combines a focus on foundation knowledge and understanding of critical issues in public policy, governance, and policy analysis and evaluation.

You can choose to specialise in global studies which will develop your policymaking skills and knowledge in international contexts, or policy studies from which you can study a choice of streams including: Criminology, Cultural and creative industries, Diplomacy and international trade, Family violence prevention, Global Migration, Health and social policy, Organisational leadership, Public finance, Regulatory policy, Sustainability and the environment, Transport and Urban policy.

Participants are equipped for careers in public, not-for-profit and private organisations engaged in policy development and program delivery at all levels of government and between governments.