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)
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 comparative public policy (75 points)
- A 45 point dissertation
You should complete your core courses 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)