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This program explores the mechanisms, organizations, and methodologies of public policy. Tailored for graduates seeking or currently engaged in public policy careers, whether in government or other sectors, it offers foundational courses covering policy development, governance structures, analytical techniques, and research methods.
Students gain essential competencies for evaluating and investigating public policy issues while developing persuasive communication skills. Using interactive, case-based instruction, participants discuss and analyze the complexities of managing public policy in our rapidly evolving, globally connected, and digitally transforming society. Developed and delivered by leading public policy experts from ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy, this Master's program prepares graduates for impactful careers in the field.
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent, with at least 3 years of work experience in public policy.
Assessment of Qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18).
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band.
PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.