Master of Local Government

at University of Technology Sydney

Year 1

• 15604 Local Government Principles and Practice   
• CBK90877 Options      
• 15608 Organising and Managing in Local Government         
• 15619 Comparative Local Governance    
• 15623 Local Government Research Planning        
• CBK90877 Options    
• 15645 Evidence and Research for Decision-Making A        
• 15646 Evidence and Research for Decision-Making B        

Year 2

• 15624 Local Government Research Practice      
• CBK90877 Options

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• a UTS recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or higher qualification, or
• a UTS Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management, or
• a UTS Graduate Certificate in Local Government Leadership, or
• a UTS Graduate Certificate in Development Assessment.

Applications based on a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or equivalent or higher qualification must provide the following:

• a personal statement (max. 300 words) addressing their reasons for wanting to undertake the Master of Local Government
• a CV clearly articulating local government sector-related work with a minimum experience of five years.

Applicants who do not satisfy the academic requirements may be considered on their ability to demonstrate equivalency through a minimum of five years' relevant work experience.

Applicants need to provide:

• a CV clearly articulating relevant experience
• a Personal Statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study the Master of Local Government. If applicable, detail should be provided about general or professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

For International Students
$13675

The course is highly suited to professionals wishing to progress their careers as senior managers and leaders of local councils. It is also highly recommended for public administrators and policymakers from other tiers of government, and managers from the non-government sector who partner on a regular basis with local government and wish to better understand the principles and practices of local governance.