Overview

Policymaking plays a key role in the management and change of the economy and society. From policy conceptualisation, implementation and management to evaluation and research, there are few professional areas where you can impact society as much as when you are helping to shape public policy.

This degree applies a social science perspective to questions of policy and management in modern organisations. The courses are taught by policymakers or policy researchers who bring their real-life experience to the classroom, revealing the relationship between theory, research and everyday practice.

Why choose this Public Policy and Governance program from University of New South Wales?

While undertaking this degree you will gain the skills to work nationally and internationally in policy think tanks, policy advocacy or policy governance institutions.

Who should choose this degree?

This degree is suited to professionals with relevant work experience, including in government, non-government and private sectors in Australia and internationally.

Career opportunities

Department of Climate Change

Department of Premier and Cabinet

Alzheimer’s Australia

Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia, Canada

Queensland Department of Mines and Energy

British Virgin Islands Cabinet Office in government, non-government organisations, the business sector and private enterprise.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy & Governance C

Public Policy & Governance B

Public Policy & Governance A

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00 , National

More details

We advise you to submit your completed application as early as possible and not to wait until the deadline.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 28 other Masters in Political Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 083243E

For the 2 year (96 UOC) plan

Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

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Tuition Fees

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45000 AUD / year

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31500 AUD / year

≈ 31500 AUD / year

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Overview

Why choose this Public Policy and Governance program from University of New South Wales?

Who should choose this degree?

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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