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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Public Policy (Coursework)

Course code: #MPUP

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Public Policy (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $43,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $110 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    4 out of 7

  • CRICOS code

    103553K

Options
Research Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-December-2023 2023-12-30
Winter-July 12-June-2024 2024-06-12
Fall-February 30-December-2024 2024-12-30
Winter-July 12-June-2025 2025-06-12

Overview

Master of Public Policy

This Master’s program at the University of Adelaide is studied over two years full-time, or 18 months if extending a past bachelor's degree.

It provides specialist knowledge in policy processes and governance institutions, advanced policy analysis and research skills, and the capability to design and implement sound policy in complex environments.

This degree integrates knowledge from the University’s world-class experts in politics, international relations, economics, law, environmental and social sciences, strategic communications, philosophy and more. 

You will gain:

  • Deep understanding of political, legal and ethical issues affecting public policy
  • Broad awareness of public policy’s underlying economic principles
  • Advanced skills in community engagement and its analysis
  • The opportunity to explore interests in specialist areas, such as international trade, human rights, environmental planning and governance, global food and agribusiness, public health, education and more
  • High-level research skills through a major final-year research project.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,740

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,784
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,740
Tuition 1 person $43,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • PDF of academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations).
  • PDF of official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable).
  • PDF of any syllabuses of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer).
  • PDF of any professional qualification or memberships you may have.
  • PDF of your passport and visa (if applicable).

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
13
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The Pre-Enrolment English Program (PEP) is a direct entry pathway into further studies at the University of Adelaide for students that have not met the minimum English language entry requirements of their award program.

The PEP is offered in 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 weeks.

Entry and exit requirements for programs that require an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.5 with all band scores at 6.0

 IELTSTOEFLPearson Test of EnglishCertificate of Advanced English (CAE)
35 weeks5.0
no band less than 4.0
39
Writing and Speaking at 10,
Reading and Listening at 2
36
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 26
154
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 145
30 weeks5.0
no band less than 4.5
39
Writing and Speaking at 12,
Reading and Listening at 4
36
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 30
154
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 147
25 weeks5.5
no band less than 4.5
50
Writing and Speaking at 12,
Reading and Listening at 4
42
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 30
162
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 147
20 weeks5.5
no band less than 5.0
50
Writing at 15, Speaking at 14,
Reading and Listening at 6
42
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 36
162
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 154
20 weeks5.5
Writing at 5.5
50
Writing at 18
42
Writing at 42
162
Writing at 162
15 weeks6.0
no band less than 5.0
60
Writing at 15, Speaking at 14,
Reading and Listening at 6
50
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 36
169
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 154
15 weeks6.0
Writing at 5.5
60
Writing at 18
50
Writing at 42
169
Writing at 162
10 weeks6.0
no band less than 5.5
60
Writing at 18, Speaking at 16,
Reading and Listening at 8
50
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 42
169
Writing, Speaking,
Reading and Listening at 162

Academic background and requirement

Tertiary Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0; OR 
  • Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy OR 
  • Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy 

 

Applicants with professional work experience may also be considered. A detailed Curriculum Vitae must be provided with the application.

Career opportunities

  • Project Manager
  • Project Officer
  • Resource Manager
  • Risk Analyst
  • Environment Protection Officer
  • Environmental Economist
  • Environmental Manager
  • Social Worker
  • Foreign Aid Worker
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Government Policy Advisor
  • UN Human Rights Officer

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