Master of Public Policy

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