Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Governance and Public Policy in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
43,200
(c. USD30,468.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
UQ unites top-tier academics, policy experts, and innovative researchers to provide an exceptional educational journey for aspiring governance and policy professionals.
Based in the Graduate Centre for Governance and International Affairs at UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, this master's program elevates your academic journey while enhancing your leadership potential and career prospects.
Throughout your studies, you'll engage with advanced coursework – selecting from more than 40 specialized subjects and projects – to develop hands-on expertise, research capabilities, and a thoughtful, analytical perspective on contemporary governance and policy challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
2-year degree (32 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of Governance and Public Policy (2-year duration).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or
- a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a public policy organisation (see below).
Tuition
AUD
43,200