Master of Public Policy

Gain critical perspectives on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment with growing public scrutiny and complex challenges.Explore the opportunities and constraints stemming from political, social, economic, civil and technological factors.

We will explore migration, corruption, crisis management, governance and the environment through real-world examples.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.Based within the Department of Government and International Relations, electives include international relations, comparative politics and Australian politics, enabling a deeper understanding of policy design and implementation.

Join practically minded and career-oriented peers and create valuable networks.

Capitalise on the many government and private sector networks available in Sydney.Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students.

This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA).

CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

• American Foreign Policy (Specialisation)
• Economic Policy (Specialisation)
• International Law (Specialisation)
• International Policy (Specialisation)
• Media and Cultural Policy (Specialisation)
• Social Policy (Specialisation)
• Social Research (Specialisation)

Admission requirement

Admission to candidature for the Master of Public Policy (2 year full time) requires:

· 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

Candidates may apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have completed the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Public Policy or if they have an Honours degree in a relevant discipline.

Candidates may also apply for a Reduced Volume of Learning (RVL) if they have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum credit average including a major in humanities, social sciences or law. Candidates with relevant work experience may also apply for RVL . The duration and relevance of the work experience will be assessed by the department before RVL is granted.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

What you'll study