To enrol, students need either:
All students will also need approval from the Programme Director and the Dean of Arts (Academic).
Drawing on UC's teaching and research strengths in Political Science and International Relations, graduates can obtain a professional qualification in public policy and strategic decision making.
This Master's programme will provide advanced interdisciplinary training in just one year for those wishing to progress in local, regional, national, and third sector/not-for-profit roles in policy and governance.
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All students must complete the compulsory 30-point course POLS 440 Principles and Practice of Policy and Governance.
You will also select elective courses:
Students will then have the option of a research course – either POLS 688 Dissertation (60 points) or POLS 689 Thesis (90 points). Students wanting to complete POLS 689 will need approval from the MPAG Programme Director and good grades in their elective courses.
Pathways include:
The MPAG caters perfectly for students interested in policy and governance careers in local, regional, and national government, and not-for-profit/volunteer sectors.
Graduates will leave UC having:
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
