Overview

Gain critical perspectives on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment with growing public scrutiny and complex challenges through the Public Policy programme at The University of Sydney .

This degree is designed for people who work in (or are looking to work in) government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policymaking.

Career paths

This course provides opportunities for a career in:

administration
research
planning
education
management

Our graduates have become policy analysts in national, state and local government, advisers to political parties, business groups and trade unions, strategic planners or advisers on government/business relations, policy experts within non-profit or `third sector' agencies and policy advocates for international organisations such as the United Nations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics of Policy Making

Public Management and Governance

Globalisation and Governance

Global Environmental Politics

Challenges of Democratic Politics

Strategy and Civil Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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Semester 1 :15 January for CSP consideration

Semester 2: 30 June for CSP consideration

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit (65 percent) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification

If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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CRICOS code: 082909J

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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

54100 AUD / year

≈ 54100 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

16742 AUD / year

≈ 16742 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places: A$16,742

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 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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