Master of Public Policy and Management

Policy-making aims to address social, environmental and economic issues that impact society. The Master of Public Policy and Management enables you to make a contribution to many complex policy problems in the contemporary world. Students who complete this course are highly sought after in government, the public sector, the not-for-profit sector and the business world.

We've worked closely with government, the public sector and industry contacts to design this course to help you make a difference in your public policy career. You'll get the knowledge and skills you need to analyse, design and implement policy in complex institutional and regulatory environments.

The course offers professional-based electives including project management, ethics in government, and leading and managing non-government organisations.

You can also choose policy-based electives to specialise in areas such as energy policy, environmental impact and management, health policy and law, or add a language unit.

3 reasons to study a Master of Public Policy Management at Murdoch

1. Take on a professional internship or practical project to put your learning into practice as you gain academic credit. Past students have interned with the WA State Parliament and public sector agencies, and researched real-world policy problems.
2. Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program and earn credits towards your Master and put your learning into practice.
3. Learn from our academics who are actively involved in research in the areas of public sector ethics, corruption, citizenship, public sector reform and international public administration.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you will cover include:

• Public policy and international affairs
• Public policy perspectives
• Comparative governance
• Public administration
• Public sector management

Your future career

If you're a recent graduate expanding your knowledge, or a professional exploring a new career direction, this course will enhance your professional skills and provide a competitive edge in your career. You could pursue a career in the public sector, the not-for-profit sector or in roles at the intersection between government and business. Careers could include:

• Ministerial and Parliamentary Advisor
• Environmental Policy Manager
• Health Policy Development Manager
• Evaluation and Performance Reporting Officer
• Policy Data Analyst

You might work in local, state or federal government, international organisations, corporations with government links, or non-profit agencies.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing