Overview

The Public Policy program at Monash University builds practical knowledge and skills for professionals in, or looking to transition into, policy-making and management across the spectrum of public, private and not-for-profit sector activities.

Key facts

The course will develop your understanding of the processes of policy formation, the delivery of policy programs, and the political and structural realities that influence policy decision-making.

You will learn about the essential elements of public policy – policy analysis, implementation, evaluation, and governance as well as the context of contemporary public policy.

Careers and opportunities

The Master of Public Policy equips you with specialised skills relevant to industry, preparing you for careers in public, non-profit, or private sector agencies involved in policy and service delivery at intergovernmental, national, or regional government levels. Graduates possess the skills and knowledge to excel in policy areas across both public and private sectors, from government organisations to multinational corporations and independent consultancies.

Career opportunities include:

Advocacy

Communications

Consulting

Management

Policy design, analysis, and evaluation

Politics

Program administration and evaluation

Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Governance

Policy analysis

Public sector reform

Evaluation

Implementation and service delivery

Managing multicultural teams

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

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More details

Semester1 As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year Mid-year: Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia

Disciplines

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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

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 105166E

Entry level 1:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

Or

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.

Or

An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field**

**Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.

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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

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30200 AUD / year

≈ 30200 AUD / year

Funding

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