The MPP is available as either a taught or research masters, with 180-point or 120-point options, depending on your entry qualification and whether you would like to write a thesis.
Taught (180 point)
- Enter from an undergraduate qualification
- Three semesters full-time or up to twelve semesters part-time
- Four core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, comparative public policy and advanced research skills (75 points)
- Dissertation (45 points)
- Elective courses (60 points) OR 135 points from POLICY 740-744 and Dissertation (45 points)
Research (180 point)
- Enter from an undergraduate qualification
- Three semesters full-time or up to six semesters part-time
- Five core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, comparative public policy and advanced research skills (90 points)
- Thesis (90 points)
- Elective course (15 points)
Research (120 point)
- Enter from a postgraduate qualification
- One year full-time or up to two years part-time
- Two core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design, comparative public policy or advanced research skills (30 points)
- Thesis (90 points)
Taught (120 point)
- Enter from a postgraduate qualification
- One year full-time or up to four years part-time
- Four core courses in policy analysis, economics of policy, research design and comparitive public policy (75 points)
- A 45 point dissertation
You should structure your study to take your core courses first, so that you have completed them before you start your dissertation. You can find the requirements for your study in the MPP Schedule, and take a look at our postgraduate courses in Public Policy.
Postgraduate pathway
Download the Arts postgraduate pathway (14KB, PDF)