Study Master of Governance and Public Policy at The University of Queensland in Australia,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- CRICOS
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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, this master's 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.

CRICOS

084724B

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$48,080.00 (US$ 31,686) per year

Accommodation (International House) - From $509 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

St Lucia Campus

280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,

BRISBANE,

Queensland,

4072, BRISBANE, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$48,080.00 (US$ 31,686) per year

Accommodation (International House) - From $509 per week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

St Lucia Campus

280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,

BRISBANE,

Queensland,

4072, BRISBANE, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of Governance and Public Policy (2-year duration).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or
a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in a public policy organisation (see below).