Scholarar logoScholarar
Back to search
MasterRecommendedScholarship available

Master of Public Policy

Griffith University

  • Brisbane, Gold Coast, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus, online
  • Master

Report this program

What’s wrong with Master of Public Policy? Choose all that apply.

Griffith University campus

About the program

An interdisciplinary doctorate combining social science and legal perspectives with research methods.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Public Policy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Public Policy Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • Students complete 55 semester hours with a B+ or higher in each course
  • Including a seminar on policy theory
  • Then pass an annual review and a comprehensive examination
  • Form a dissertation committee
  • Present a dissertation proposal and defend the dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor degree or higher from a recognised institution
  • With related prior study or professional experience where required by the program

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree, Relevant bachelor degree for specialist programs, Approved equivalent professional qualification where accepted

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19
  • PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47
  • ISLPR 3+ each skill
  • Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate if completed
  • English language evidence
  • Passport
  • Program-specific documents such as portfolio
  • audition
  • interview evidence
  • CV or research proposal where required

How to apply

  1. Choose the degree in Griffith Degree Finder
  2. Check academic and English entry requirements
  3. Prepare certified academic transcripts and English evidence
  4. Apply through Griffith International Online Application System or an authorised representative
  5. Accept the offer and arrange payment through the official process.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,000 AUD
Application fee$50 AUD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrisbane City, Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, Online
Faculty or schoolArts, Education and Law
DepartmentSchool of Humanities, Languages and Social Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value160
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteInternational Academic Merit Scholarship offers 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international coursework students; Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition fee reduction; research scholarships may cover tuition, OSHC and living allowance for eligible HDR applicants

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2026

    Apply by

    8 Feb 2027

    86 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2026

    Apply by

    21 Jun 2027

    219 days left

Scholarships

International Academic Merit Scholarship offers 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international coursework students; Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition fee reduction; research scholarships may cover tuition, OSHC and living allowance for eligible HDR applicants

Browse scholarships →

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.