Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy - Research 180 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. USD22,978.22)
Attendance
Full-time
The MPP enhances your mastery of fundamental public policy research and analysis concepts, techniques, and principles while strengthening your ability to address policy challenges. By examining policy frameworks, design approaches, and implementation processes, you'll bridge academic theory with real-world applications. The program allows you to pursue specialized interests through customized research projects and elective coursework. An optional internship provides practical policy experience. This professionally-oriented degree equips graduates with essential competencies for careers in government agencies, NGOs, private sector organizations, or policy-focused roles. Many current government professionals worldwide choose this program to advance their expertise while maintaining their careers through flexible part-time study options.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
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.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a written score of 21
Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21
Tuition
NZD
39,407