Program Overview
The Public Policy at University of Auckland is a MPP programme in Humanities over 12 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 New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 23,642 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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
- Anthropology and Public Policy
- Contemporary Criminology
- Gender and Development
- Issues in M?ori Politics and Policy
- Policy Analysis and Evaluation
- Economics of Policy
- Dissertation
- Thesis
- Political Management in Government
- Comparative Public Policy
- Advanced Research Skills
- Politics-Policy Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
120-point option- A Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or approved equivalent qualification with a Grade Point Average of 5 or higher, and
- STATS 101 or an equivalent course.
- A Bachelor\'s degree or approved equivalent qualification in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of at least 5 in 45 points above Stage II, and
- STATS 101 or an equivalent course.
You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar) in a field relevant to your chosen specialisation.
You will typically require a GPE of 5.0.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,642 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,642 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Auckland 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 University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Mar, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
