Overview

The Public Policy degree from Flinders University is designed to prepare policy leaders to master the fundamentals of public policy making - developing policy from start to finish, including analysing the problem, interpreting data, and undertaking professional research.Tailor your degree depending on your career goals; you can choose electives from public administration, international relations, or you can select two electives from anywhere across the university.

These courses are flexible, and designed for 100% online, in person, or blended learning (a combination of in person and online classes).Flinders University also offers the Master of Public Administration which equips the managers and administrators with knowledge and skills required to effectively manage the business of the government, not-for profit and international organisations and the Master of International Relations, which enables leaders in foreign affairs, defence or international trade to develop skills around security, economics, trade and diplomacy.

Your career

Take charge of your global government career, learn how to apply and build leadership in the public sector, building ethical workplace cultures and managing sustainable trade in a government context. The Master of Public Policy prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in policy areas including local, state, and national governments or in private and non-government organisations both in Australia and overseas.

Potential occupations include:·

policy director

secretary

chief executive

director general

executive director

manager

chief operating officer

impact manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy

Debating International Relations

Emerging Digital Futures

Governance in a Global World

Ideas and Perspectives in Contemporary Public Policy

Inclusion and Innovation in Public Leadership

Evidence in Policy and Program Management: Innovation, Effectiveness and Adaptation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00

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More details

Applications can be made at any time during the year to available course intakes. Admission to some courses is very competitive, as places are limited

Language

English

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Public Policy View 32 other Masters in Public Policy 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS: 053050G

Admission may be granted based on prior work and voluntary experience. This will usually include several years of experience in a public sector or non-government organisation. Admission will be based on the extent to which work or voluntary experience has enabled the applicant to develop an understanding of issues in the public and non-government sectors, and policy and/or analytical skills.

Applicants who wish to be admitted on this basis need to provide:

a curriculum vitae
a description of the roles and activities in work or voluntary positions
a description of the skills and abilities demonstrated through their work/voluntary experience
name(s) of referee(s) who could verify work/voluntary experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18600 AUD / full

≈ 18600 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15700 AUD / full

≈ 15700 AUD / full

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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