Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Philosophy - Regulation and Governance (8560) in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD35,822.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Philosophy in Regulation and Governance offers cross-disciplinary education focused on regulatory studies and governance, blending in-depth academic research with creative approaches to knowledge dissemination. Founded on ideals of equity, environmental responsibility, and quality of life, the program is taught by RegNet's active scholarly network, recognized globally as a leading hub for governance and regulatory studies.
Career Prospects
Graduates pursue rewarding and varied professional paths in policy development, legal fields, and academic research.
They establish careers both in Australia and internationally across public sector agencies, NGOs, charitable institutions, global bodies such as the United Nations, and prestigious academic institutions and policy research centers. Graduates maintain strong ties with the RegNet network long after earning their qualifications.
Program Objectives
Evaluate fundamental principles, theoretical discussions, and real-world issues in regulatory systems and governance frameworks across Australian, Asia-Pacific, and international contexts
Utilize sociopolitical methodologies for assessing risks and developing regulatory approaches for routine safety concerns, intricate situations, or major crises
Examine critically the stakeholders, mechanisms, and power dynamics involved in priority-setting, policy formulation, standard creation, norm adoption, and compliance enforcement by governing bodies in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and worldwide
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible to pursue the MPhil in Regulation and Governance you must
have an Australian university honours degree at the level honours 2A or above OR
have equivalent prior studies in Australia or elsewhere for example a bachelors degree plus a graduate diploma or a masters degree that includes research work OR
have a bachelors degree and professional qualifications work experience andor published research that may be deemed equivalent to the Honours degree AND
have met the minimum English language requirements for admission
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
50,760