University of Canberra
Master of Public Policy
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Public Policy is aimed at middle level managers and professionals in the workforce industries that service the community in Canberra and Australia more widely including the Australian Public Service, local and state governments and not-for-profit sectors aiming to influence government policy.
The degree has a broader focus beyond the practice of lobbying to include advocacy and is aimed at professionals in both the government and non-government organisations providing a practically orientated 'transformative experience'.
The design of the degree is informed by an Indigenous engagement strategy, central to the mission of the University of Canberra and includes a complex and critical issues focus relevant to the needs of a changing and dynamic public sector in Australia.
These include policy development, project and stakeholder management, project planning and development skills and policy implementation.
Delivery mode
University of Canberra offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A completed bachelors degree or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy or the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy or the Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Public Policy will prepare you for the following roles.
Diplomat
Diplomats, also known as Public Diplomacy Officers, work for the Australian government and are responsible for advancing Australian interests overs...
Policy Adviser
A Policy Adviser helps to develop and improve policies impacting on government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations....
Policy Manager
A Policy Manager develops and implements organisational policies, ensuring they align with legal requirements and strategic goals. You might work i...
Policymaker
A Policymaker is responsible for developing and implementing policies that address societal issues and improve public governance. This role involve...
Policy Analyst
A Policy Analyst provides advice and recommendations on policies affecting government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organis...
About University of Canberra
As a university anchored in Australia’s capital, we work with government, business and industry to serve our communities and nation, and to be the capital’s educational window to the world. From this vantage point, we challenge the status quo in a relentless pursuit of original and better ways to teach, learn, research and add value – locally and internationally.
Our long-standing excellence in mission-oriented research will be fostered and, together with a renewed emphasis on entrepreneurship, will be woven inextricably into the University’s educational experience.
Through a transformative campus development plan, the University will evolve into a distinctive community for lifelong learning, and serve as a beacon of sustainable, smart and connected living.
We will lead the sector nationally in equity, diversity, inclusion and access.
