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Master of Public Policy

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Postgraduate Public Policy

Entry requirements

Requirements for international students who studied in

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree

  • At least two years of professional work experience within the public service such as government, not-for-profit groups, iwi, and public sector service providers

  • To be accepted by the academic programme leader as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

More information

  • While previous university-level study is an advantage, prospective students may be admitted based on extensive practical or professional experience of an appropriate kind.
  • Recent graduates with a strong undergraduate degree may be considered for direct graduate entry to the Master of Public Policy. Please contact professional programmes for more details.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.

Programme requirements

  • Part 2: Five courses from the MPP/MPM schedule or other approved courses. Specialisations are possible (see below).

    • Other approved 400-500 level courses

Other programmes

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy

Specialisations

Within the Master of Public Policy, you can choose a specialisation in an area of interest. To qualify for a specialisation, you need to include at least 45 points in approved courses at 400- or 500-level. Details about which courses are required for each specialisation are in the University Calendar.

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