Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy - Population Change in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD35,755.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Shifts in population size create intricate challenges for decision-makers. Changing demographics profoundly affect societies, households, and systems, with varying policy consequences across nations and economic conditions. Although demographic aging in wealthy nations receives considerable focus, developing countries also encounter substantial population-related issues as longevity rises and birth rates fall, carrying important consequences for numerous economic and social policies. Examining population trends and their effects supports evidence-based policymaking to tackle the multifaceted issues stemming from demographic fluctuations.
This specialized program allows students to explore population dynamics with an emphasis on evaluating demographic shifts across various settings. The curriculum will provide learners with abilities to examine and understand population statistics and metrics, applying them to economic and social matters from a comparative viewpoint.
Learning Outcomes
Assess and implement population theory
Analyze and evaluate demographic studies
Develop research inquiries about population trends
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present one of the following
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 5 OR 7
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7 and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
Bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4 OR 7
Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 OR 7
Graduate Records Examination GRE General test completed no more than 5 years before the time of application with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 40 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
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