Overview

Deakin’s Master of Politics and Policy is one of the few courses in Australia that combine the two disciplines. In doing so, we unpack the political context in which public policy is developed.

You’ll gain real-world skills that reflect current industry practices, such as how to prepare policy briefing papers and how to develop political communication strategies. You’ll also explore how differing political perspectives shape the dynamics between government, the private sector and community.

The Master of Politics and Policy at Deakin University equips early-to-mid stage career professionals with highly valued skills in leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication. Prepare to graduate a more politically aware, socially conscious and policy driven individual.

Career

The Master of Politics and Policy is a professional development program for early or mid-career professionals or for those involved in or, seeking to become involved in, policy making and management within the public, community and business sectors, domestically and internationally. The program also offers a pathway to PhD through research training and a two-credit point research minor thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Lessons From Overseas

Challenges to Democratic Governance

Research Design

Political Communication

Political Values and Public Policy
Governing the Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

8 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 8 other Masters in Public Policy in Australia

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Admission to study postgraduate coursework at Deakin is based on recognition of your professional experience and previous qualifications.

Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline or
Bachelor degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience or
Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline or
Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

CRICOS Provider Code 00113B.

Tuition Fees

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40400 AUD / year

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27400 AUD / year

≈ 27400 AUD / year

Funding

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