Prerequisites
Approved degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.
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 - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - 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.
Boost your career potential and gain an advanced understanding of 21st century governance and public policy.
UQ brings world-class scholars, policy practitioners and cutting-edge researchers together to deliver a first-class learning experience for those looking to develop a career in governance and policy.
Housed in the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs within UQ’s School of Political Science and International Studies, the two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Masters program aims to take your student experience to a new level and boost your quality and employability as a future leader.
As a student, you'll undertake high-level coursework – choosing from over 40 subjects and projects – to gain practical knowledge and research skills, and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the modern world.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of how governments operate and the major public issues confronting our society, across areas such as community and international policy, governance and development, and resource management.
As a graduate, you'll be equipped with a transferable skill-set allowing you to meaningfully address key policy issues and improve policy outcomes in both the public and private sectors.
CRICOS CODE: 084724B
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MGPP Foundational Courses
Complete 8 units for ALL of the following:
Writing Politics
Foundations in Politics, Policy and International Relations
MGPP Core Courses
Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:
Dynamics of Governance
Law, Policy and Governance
Dynamics of Public Policy
Comparative Public Policy
Knowledge and Evidence in Public Policy
Economic Analysis & Public Policy
MGPP Flexible Core Courses
International Policy and Governance Courses
Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:
Conservation Policy
Principles of International Law
Globalisation, International Political Economy and Development
Indigenous Politics within and beyond the state
Global Governance: Origins, Challenges and Trajectories
International Crisis Management
Global Health Policy in Practice
Governance and Development Courses
Complete 0 to 10 units from the following:
Globalisation and Economic Development
Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice
Politics of Development
Gender and the Global Politics of Development
Global Health & Development
Designing Social and Community Policy Courses
Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:
Economics of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Social Enterprises and Not for Profits
Managing Organisational Behaviour
Evaluation of Programs & Projects
Policy Development and Practice
Social Entrepreneurship in Practice
Resource Management Courses
Complete 0 to 12 units from the following:
Foundations of Sustainable Development
Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning
International Regulatory Frameworks for Climate Change & Environmental Management
Conservation Planning & Management
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Problem Solving
MGPP Program Elective Courses
Complete 0 to 8 units from the following:
Independent Study (Master of Governance and Public Policy)
Special Studies Public Policy
Research Project (MGPP)
Research Project MGPP
Internship (Master of Governance and Public Policy)
Research Methods
Level 7 General Electives
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
Think tank adviser
Policy research institute member
Not-for-profit manager
Environmental adviser
Ministerial team member
Public policy adviser
Global health and development adviser
Social justice advocate
Portfolio governance analyst
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
