Master of Policy and Governance in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 43,500
(c. USD25,213.77)
Attendance
Full-time

Leveraging UC's academic excellence in Political Science and International Relations, this program equips graduates with professional credentials in public policy and strategic leadership. This intensive one-year Master's offers comprehensive interdisciplinary preparation for careers in policy and governance across local, regional, national, and nonprofit sectors.

The MPAG is ideally suited for those pursuing policy-oriented careers in government agencies at all levels or within nonprofit/volunteer organizations.

Upon completion, UC graduates will have: developed specialized expertise in their chosen field, collaborated with experienced professionals and mentors
gained practical experience through fieldwork, and completed original policy research projects.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To enrol, you will need a bachelor's degree in any subject, normally with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points of 300-level courses in the majoring subject, or other equivalent qualifications. All students also need approval to enrol.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening

Tuition NZD 43,500

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