Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy - Research 120 points in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland
University of Auckland
|
Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
39,407
(c. USD23,356.45)
Attendance
Full-time
The MPP enhances your mastery of fundamental public policy research principles, concepts, and analytical techniques while strengthening your ability to address policy challenges. This program bridges academic theory with real-world application by examining policy frameworks, design methodologies, and implementation processes, while providing opportunities for hands-on policy analysis and formulation. Tailor your learning journey through specialized research projects and elective coursework. Consider our internship option to gain practical policy experience. This career-oriented degree equips you with essential competencies for roles in public policy, government agencies (local or national), NGOs, or corporate sectors. Professionals currently employed in governmental organizations worldwide frequently choose this program to advance their expertise and career progression, benefiting from the option to study part-time while maintaining employment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
120 points: You must have completed a one-year postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution) and an introductory statistics course. Four-year undergraduate degrees will be considered where the final year consists of postgraduate-level study. You will need a GPE of 5.0. Relevant disciplines include business, communication, criminology, economics, education, governance, law, media, organisational studies, political sciences public administration, public health, public management, public policy, public relations, sociology and social work.
180 points: You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a relevant discipline and an introductory statistics course. You will need a GPE of 5.0.
Research 120 points: You must have completed a one-year postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution) and an introductory statistics course. You must also have completed two postgraduate courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, comparative public policy or advanced research skills. You will need a GPE of 5.0. Four-year undergraduate degrees will be considered where the final year consists of postgraduate-level study.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands less than 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.
Tuition
NZD
39,407