Governance and Public Policy (32 units)

University of Queensland

About

This program focuses on issues of governance and analyses how society deals with challenges and policy problems, often by combining the resources of government, private and community sectors.

Students develop practical knowledge combined with high level research skills and a critical, enquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the new millennium.

Students will be exposed to leading thinkers and debates in the public, private and community sectors, and will develop capacities to enhance effectiveness in the workplace and gain a better understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society.

Structure

Students develop practical knowledge combined with high level research skills and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the new millennium. Students will be exposed to leading thinkers and debates in the public, private and community sectors, and will develop capacities to enhance effectiveness in the workplace and gain a better understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society. The MGPP offers the opportunity to access a range of public bodies at international, federal and state level through an acclaimed internship scheme. A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy are also available.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Governance and Public Policy.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Entry requirements

To complete the Master of Governance and Public Policy

To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Governance and Public Policy, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Early exit points

Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:

  • Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy (#8)
  • Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy (#16)

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