Study Public Policy and Governance Professional Doctorate (PrDoc) at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
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Public Policy and Governance Professional Doctorate (PrDoc)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Professional Doctorate in Public Policy and Governance at UNSW is designed for policymakers seeking leadership roles in public policy development. This degree combines postgraduate coursework study in advanced policy work with doctoral research. Our professional degree in applied research draws on your real-world policy knowledge and develops your policy leadership, expertise and research skills. Working with Australian leaders in public policy and governance, students will develop broad research and analytical skills, conducting their own original research that will contribute to academic scholarship in their area of interest.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CRICOS

084048M

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$47,280.00 (US$ 31,158) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

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

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$47,280.00 (US$ 31,158) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must meet the following criteria:

Standard entry pathway:

A minimum 2 years post-qualifying professional policy practice experience within either the government, nongovernment or private sectors; and

A first class (Distinction) Honours degree within a cognate discipline that includes a substantial research component that demonstrates capacity for higher degree research.

Advanced Standing Entry Pathway:

A minimum 2 years post-qualifying professional policy practice experience within either the government, nongovernment or private sectors; and
A demonstrated capacity for independent research under the guidance of a supervisor; and
A Masters (Coursework) degree with a distinction average and a significant research component, minimum equivalent 18 units of credit consisting of methodology training and a stand-alone research project.

English Language Requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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