Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • 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 or the Graduate Diploma 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).
  • The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.
  • Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed.
  • 1-year degree (16 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 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent)* in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0.
  • The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale.
  • *You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).
  • IELTS Overall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • PTE 64

Career Outcomes

  • Think tank adviser Policy research institute member Not-for-profit manager Economic policy adviser Project environmental adviser Ministerial team member Diplomatic corps official Public policy adviser Government relations manager Social justice advocate

Locations

Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and support services to help you succeed.

  • Saint Lucia Campus

    280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
    St Lucia - Queensland
    Australia