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Master of Governance and Public Policy
at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 33,264
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

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, this master's 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.

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.

Course Content
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:
- Writing Politics
- Foundations in Politics, Policy and International Relations
- Dynamics of Governance
- Economic Analysis and Public Policy
Complete 32 units for one of the following:
- 32 units from MGPP - 2 year full-time duration, or
- 32 units from MGPP - 1.5 year full-time duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior learning), or
- 32 units from MGPP - 1 year full time-duration (16 units of study and 16 units for prior learning)
MGPP - 2 year full-time duration

Complete 32 units comprising:
- 8 units for all MGPP Foundational Courses, and
- 12 units for all MGPP Core Courses, and
- 4 to 12 units from MGPP Flexible Core Courses, and
- 0 to 8 units from MGPP Program Elective Courses
MGPP Foundational Courses

Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
- Writing Politics
- Foundations in Politics, Policy and International Relations
Students should complete both Foundational Courses in their first semester of studies.

MGPP Core Courses

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
- Dynamics of Governance
- Law, Policy and Governance
- Dynamics of Public Policy
- Comparative Public Policy
- Knowledge and Evidence in Public Policy
- Economic Analysis & Public Policy
MGPP Flexible Core Courses

Complete 4 to 12 units comprising:
- 0 to 12 units from International Policy and Governance study area, and
- 0 to 10 units from Governance and Development study area, and
- 0 to 12 units from Designing Social and Community Policy study area, and
- 0 to 12 units from Resource Management study area
International Policy and Governance study area

Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:
- Conservation Policy
- Principles of International Law
- Globalisation, International Political Economy and Development
- Indigenous Politics within and beyond the state
- Global Governance: Origins, Challenges and Trajectories
- International Crisis Management
- Global Health Policy in Practice
Students can complete 8 units from one study area, however this will not appear on their testamur.

Governance and Development study area

Complete 0 to 10 units from the following:
- Globalisation and Economic Development
- Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice
- Politics of Development
- Gender and the Global Politics of Development
- Global Health & Development
Students can complete 8 units from one study area, however this will not appear on their testamur.

Designing Social and Community Policy study area

Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:
- Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Social Enterprises and Not for Profits
- Managing Organisational Behaviour
- Evaluation of Programs & Projects
- Policy Development and Practice
- Social Entrepreneurship in Practice
Students can complete 8 units from one study area, however this will not appear on their testamur.

Resource Management study area

Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:
- Foundations of Sustainable Development
- Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning
- International Regulatory Frameworks for Climate Change & Environmental Management
- Conservation Planning & Management
- Natural Resource Management
- Environmental Problem Solving
Students can complete 8 units from one study area, however this will not appear on their testamur.

MGPP Program Elective Courses

Complete 0 to 8 units from the following:
- Independent Study (Master of Governance and Public Policy)
- Special Studies Public Policy
- Research Project (MGPP)
- Research Project (MGPP)
- Research Project MGPP
- Internship (Master of Governance and Public Policy)
- Research Methods
Level 7 General Electives
Up to 4 units of other postgraduate courses approved by the Program Convenor
Entry Requirement
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of Governance and Public Policy (32 units).
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy (or equivalent), or
- a Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy, or
- a bachelor's degree in any discipline plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a public policy organisation (see below). Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $33,264

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

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Governance and Public Policy at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia