Monash University
Master of Public Policy
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance your understanding of policy formation processes, the implementation of policy programs and the political and structural factors that influence policy decision-making.
Course overview
The Master of Public Policy builds practical knowledge and skills for professionals in, or looking to transition into, policy-making and management across the spectrum of public, private and not-for-profit sector activities. You will learn about the essential elements of public policy - policy analysis, implementation, evaluation, governance and the context of contemporary public policy.
Key facts
What you will study
The course comprises 96 credit points and is structured into Part A: Principal Study, Part B: Applied Study, Part C: Professional Enhancement and Part D: Specialist Study.
You must complete the following units.
Note: Entry level 3 is only required to complete four units (24 credit points).
- Foundations of Public Policy
- Governance
- Policy Analysis
- Public Sector Reform
- Evaluation
- Implementation and Service Delivery
Entry Requirements
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time.
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average.
Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time.
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in cognate* discipline with at least a credit (60%) average.
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.
- An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years of work experience in a relevant field.
Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.
- An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least a credit (60%) average.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Employ expert knowledge and specialist skills in policy development, research, management, and evaluation to enable discipline-based solutions that are relevant to diverse business, professional and public policy communities.
- Devise and deliver innovative solutions to policy-related challenges employing advanced critical thinking, evaluation and research skills.
- Communicate policy-related matters and advocacy effectively and perceptively in a range of formats to professional and non-professional audiences.
- Demonstrate leadership capacity in cross-cultural competence, effective team engagement, and ethical values.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average 2025 first-year fee: $30,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 48 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.