Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Governance and Public Policy - 1 year 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. USD30,400.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Governance and Public Policy provides advanced training in policy analysis, governance, and leadership within the public sector. Students engage in rigorous coursework, selecting from more than 40 subjects and initiatives covering policy development, economic evaluation, governance frameworks, and global crisis response. Combining academic theory with hands-on projects, this program prepares graduates for executive positions in government agencies, NGOs, and international institutions. Customize your studies by focusing on specialized fields like:international policy and governance resource allocation governance and development social and community policy design. Upon completing the Master of Governance and Public Policy, you'll possess versatile skills to tackle critical policy challenges and enhance decision-making across public and private organizations. The program offers deep insights into governmental operations and contemporary societal issues faced by modern governments. Alumni have pursued careers in economic strategy, diplomatic services, global affairs, social innovation, nonprofit organizations, and various government agencies at state and national levels.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent)* in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0. 
The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.
*You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).
Tuition
AUD
43,200