Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 17,800
(c. USD10,352.3)
Attendance
Full-time

Develop the specialized knowledge policymakers require to formulate strategic and operational policies that improve lives—in local communities, across nations, and around the globe.

The Master of Public Policy program provides you with the expertise, abilities, and professional capacities necessary to deliver exceptional policy guidance, grounded in a deep commitment to public service and ethical principles. You'll develop a sophisticated grasp of real-world policy creation, evaluation, and execution.

Through our connections with government leaders, you'll benefit from instruction by active policymakers and advisors engaged in high-level decision-making. Depending on your aspirations, you may choose a condensed postgraduate option through either the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy. Credits earned from these shorter programs can be applied toward the complete MPP degree should you wish to further your education.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor's degree
At least two years of relevant work experience in the public sector
To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Tuition NZD 17,800

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