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Overview

The UNSW Master of Public Policy and Governance (MPPG) develops your skills in analysing, formulating and evaluating public policy, and engaging effectively with the policy process. The program is oriented to the practice of policy in all areas, including advocacy, advising and public administration. You will be encouraged to reflect … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Explain how public policy is formulated, implemented and evaluated using a range of theories and frameworks and use this knowledge to design effective campaigns and influence policy debates.
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Explain the core elements of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethics in public governance, and identify strengths and weaknesses in current practice.
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Critically analyse different forms of evidence to support appropriate policy solutions for contemporary real-world challenges.
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Select, interpret and apply appropriate social science research methodologies to address key issues in public policy and governance.
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Communicate complex ideas to a diverse range of audiences.
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

48 UOC specialisation (SRAPES)

  1. Research Core Course (6 UOC)
  2. Disciplinary Core Courses (12 UOC)
  3. Prescribed Disciplinary Elective (6 UOC)
  4. Prescribed Electives (24 UOC)

72 UOC specialisation (SRAPDS)

  1. Research Core Courses (12 UOC)
  2. Disciplinary Core Courses (12 UOC)
  3. Prescribed Disciplinary Elective (6 - 12 UOC)
  4. Prescribed Electives (36 - 42 UOC)

96 UOC specialisation (SRAPCS)

  1. Research Core Courses (12 UOC)
  2. Disciplinary Core Courses (24 UOC)
  3. Prescribed Electives (60 UOC)

Specialisation Requirements

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Postgraduate Pathway

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1272 - Social Sciences

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

The program will equip you with practical professional skills which may be applied to a diverse array of policy-related careers. It will be of value to those who see themselves playing a role in the public service or international organisations, working for members of parliament or political parties, or engaging in policy advocacy in the non-government, community, or business sectors. Alumni are working in prominent positions in policy, regulation and advising in diverse policy areas including transport, health, environment, housing, finance, infrastructure, education, social services and community development.

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
Current Students Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

Further information

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Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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