Program Overview
The Public Policy at Australian National University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,312 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Policy Project
- Poverty Reduction
- Foreign Direct Investment Policy
- Public Sector Ethics
- Social Policy Analysis
- Comparative Public Sector Management
- Research Project (6 units)
- Global Social Policy
- Public Finance
- Case Studies in Decision Making
- Managing Government Finances
- Corruption and Anti-Corruption
- Organisational Finance and Budgeting
- Policy Advocacy
- Principles of Social Policy
- Implementing Social Policy
- Development Policy and Practice
- Policy Process and Analysis
- Selected Themes in Public Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum 3 years\' work experience.
- All applicants must meet the\xc2\xa0University\'s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
- Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
- Credit may also be available for relevant work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,312 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 27,312 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Australian National University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months