Masters (Coursework)
Boost your career potential and gain an advanced understanding of 21st century governance and public policy.
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years
The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.
Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed.
1-year degree (16 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year
The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.
*You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).
Relevant disciplines include political sciences, social sciences, governance, public policy, public administration, public management, political science, organisational studies, history and law.
You must have completed at least a major, a field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.
Relevant work experience includes work:
This work experience should demonstrate analytical and writing skills.
Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following:
*if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week.
Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.
Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.
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Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Learn how to meet the English language requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Governance and Public Policy are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to: