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Master of 

Governance and Public Policy

Program code: 5366 CRICOS code: 038556F
 Current UQ students (https://my.uq.edu.au/programs-courses/program.html?
acad_prog=5366&year=2020#international)

 Location
St Lucia

 Duration
1.5 Years full-time

 Commencing
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2020)

Admissions criteria
Go to Program details for more information.

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Why study the Master of Governance and Public Policy
This program focuses on issues of governance and analyses how society deals with challenges
and policy problems, often by combining the resources of government, private and community
sectors. Students develop practical knowledge combined with high level research skills and a
critical, enquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the new
millennium. Students will be exposed to leading thinkers and debates in the public, private and
community sectors, and will develop capacities to enhance effectiveness in the workplace and
gain a better understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues
confronting our society.

Summary

Program code
5366

Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences (http://hass.uq.edu.au/)

Duration
1.5 Years full-time

Commencing
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2020)

Program level
Postgraduate Coursework

Units
24

Delivery location
St Lucia

AQF
Level 9

CRICOS code
038556F
Admissions criteria
Prerequisites

Approved degree in the same discipline with a GPA of 5; or

GCGPP* with a GPA of 5 or GDipGPP* with a GPA of 5; or

Approved degree in any discipline plus documentary evidence of three years full-time work
experience in a public policy relevant organisation.

*Please note the GCGPP or GDipGPP can only be used as the basis of entry into the program if you
already have an existing approved degree in the same discipline.

Same discipline is de ned as a degree with a sequence of study in political sciences, social
sciences, governance, public policy, public administration, public management, political science,
organisational studies, public relations, media or communication, and law.

To satisfy the requirement for "same discipline" a minimum amount of content in that discipline is
required - this would be at least a major, eld of study, or approximately 30% of program content
including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.

English Pro ciency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language
Pro ciency 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.

BEP - 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.

 View the English pro ciency policy (/node/214/international)

Visa 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.
The Australian Government has simpli ed the visa application process. Now, all international
students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about
the visa application process (https://future-students.uq.edu.au/node/364/international).

 Learn more about entry requirements (/apply/postgraduate/entry-requirements)

Program structure

Courses (https://my.uq.edu.au/programs-courses/program_list.html?
acad_prog=5366&year=2020)

The courses offered in the Master of Governance and Public Policy are set out in the course list.
Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).

Courses (https://my.uq.edu.au/programs-courses/program_list.html?
acad_prog=5366&year=2020)

Program Rules (https://www.uq.edu.au/student/ProgramRules2020/2020-Master-of-

Governance-and-Public-Policy-5366.pdf)

The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Governance and Public
Policy. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to
graduate.

Program Rules (https://www.uq.edu.au/student/ProgramRules2020/2020-Master-of-

Governance-and-Public-Policy-5366.pdf)

To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules
(https://my.uq.edu.au/node/177 ).

Early exit points

Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Master of
Governance and Public Policy at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:
 Graduate Certi cate in Governance and Public Policy (/study/program/Graduate-Certi cate-in-
Governance-and-Public-Policy-5364) (#8)
Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy (/study/program/Graduate-Diploma-in-
Governance-and-Public-Policy-5365) (#16)

Programs and Courses

If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and
Courses in my.UQ (https://my.uq.edu.au/programs-courses/program.html?
acad_prog=5366&year=2020#international) for full information about your program structure, rules and
requirements.

Fees and scholarships

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