Master of Public Policy MPP

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

The MPP is available as either a taught or research masters, with 180-point or 120-point options, depending on your entry qualification and whether you would like to write a thesis.

 

Taught (180 point)

• Enter from an undergraduate qualification
• Three semesters full-time or up to twelve semesters part-time
• Four core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, comparative public policy and advanced research skills (75 points)
• Dissertation (45 points)
• Elective courses (60 points) OR 135 points from POLICY 740-744 and Dissertation (45 points)

 

Research (180 point)

• Enter from an undergraduate qualification
• Three semesters full-time or up to six semesters part-time
• Five core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, comparative public policy and advanced research skills (90 points)
• Thesis (90 points)
• Elective course (15 points)

 

Research (120 point)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• One year full-time or up to two years part-time
• Two core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, comparative public policy or advanced research skills (30 points)
• Thesis (90 points)

 

Taught (120 point)

• Enter from a postgraduate qualification
• One year full-time or up to four years part-time
• Four core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design and comparative public policy (75 points)
• A 45 point dissertation

Programme requirements
 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study
 

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree
 

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
One year of postgraduate study
 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements
 

You must have completed a one-year postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, following an undergraduate degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution). Four-year undergraduate degrees will be considered where the final year consists of postgraduate-level study. You will need a GPE of 5.0.
 

Relevant disciplines include business, communication, criminology, economics, education, governance, law, media, organisational studies, political sciences public administration, public health, public management, public policy, public relations, sociology and social work.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$7,914 – $9,792

International students
NZ$37,891 – $46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

 

The MPP is a career-focused qualification that gives you the skills and knowledge you need for a career in public policy, local or national government, non-governmental organisations, or the private sector. It is popular with people already working in governments around the world who want to upskill and accelerate their careers, and offers the flexibility to study part-time alongside your current job.

 

Jobs related to this programme

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• Executive director
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