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Master of Governance and Public Policy

Boost your career potential and gain an advanced understanding of 21st century governance and public policy.

UQ brings world-class scholars, policy practitioners and cutting-edge researchers together to deliver a first-class learning experience for those looking to develop a career in governance and policy.

Housed in the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs within UQ’s School of Political Science and International Studies, the two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Masters program aims to take your student experience to a new level and boost your quality and employability as a future leader.

As a student, you'll undertake high-level coursework – choosing from over 40 subjects and projects – to gain practical knowledge and research skills, and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the modern world.

You'll gain a deeper understanding of how governments operate and the major public issues confronting our society, across areas such as community and international policy, governance and development, and resource management.

As a graduate, you'll be equipped with a transferable skill-set allowing you to meaningfully address key policy issues and improve policy outcomes in both the public and private sectors.

DomesticInternational
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Location
St Lucia
Duration
2 Years (or part time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020), Semester 2 (3 Aug, 2020)
Program Code
5607
AQF
Level 9
Scholarships available
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Location
St Lucia
Fees
A$31744 (indicative per year)
Duration
2 Years
Start Semester
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020), Semester 2 (3 Aug, 2020)
Program Code
5607
CRICOS Code
084724B
AQF
Level 9
Scholarships available

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Interact with world-class scholars and policy practitioners, and work closely with top-rated researchers in the field.
  • Be exposed to leading thinkers in the public, private and community sectors on a regular basis.
  • Study with students from a range of different backgrounds and countries in a genuinely multicultural classroom, giving you a global perspective.
  • Choose to include an internship, a research project or participate in the Graduate Centre Mentorship program.

1 in Queensland for politics and international studies

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for social policy and administration

QS World University Rankings 2020

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Work placements
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Fieldwork
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Overview of Australian Political Institutions
  • Economic Analysis & Public Policy
  • Foundations of Sustainable Development
  • Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

See all courses in this program

See program rules [PDF]

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Think tank adviser
  • Policy research institute member
  • Not-for-profit manager
  • Environmental adviser
  • Project environmental adviser
  • Ministerial team member
  • Diplomatic corps official
  • Public policy adviser
  • Global health and development adviser
  • Social justice advocate
Javier Alejandro

“My dream job is to use what I have learnt in the Master of Governance and Public Policy and serve as a diplomat for the United Nations to bring healing to my home county of Venezuela.”

Javier Alejandro

Graduate, Master of Governance and Public Policy

Elliott Stein

“The academic staff are exceptional: they come from the real world of policy-making and have the networks – local, national and international – to equip students (whether in the private or public sector) to be public policy leaders of the future.”

Elliott Stein

Graduate, Master of Governance and Public Policy

Javier Alejandro

“My dream job is to use what I have learnt in the Master of Governance and Public Policy and serve as a diplomat for the United Nations to bring healing to my home county of Venezuela.”

Javier Alejandro

Graduate, Master of Governance and Public Policy

Elliott Stein

“The academic staff are exceptional: they come from the real world of policy-making and have the networks – local, national and international – to equip students (whether in the private or public sector) to be public policy leaders of the future.”

Elliott Stein

Graduate, Master of Governance and Public Policy

Prerequisites

Approved degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.

Prerequisites

Approved degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

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Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Governance and Public Policy are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

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Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

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Indicative annual fee

AUD $31,744

Indicative annual fee 2020

This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Governance and Public Policy for the 2020 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).

If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis. All fees are reviewed annually.

Learn more about postgraduate fees

FEE-HELP

Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Governance and Public Policy pay tuition fees.

FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.

Learn more about FEE-HELP

Centrelink support

Indicative annual fee

AUD $25,480

Indicative annual fee 2020

This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Governance and Public Policy at 2020 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (16 units per academic year).

The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.

Learn more about postgraduate fees

Scholarships

Scholarships

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

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