Master of Public Policy MPP
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
The MPP advances your skills in solving public policy problems by developing your expertise in the core principles, concepts and methods of public policy research and analysis.
You can connect theory with practice by studying the nature of policy, policy design and the policy process while you engage in policy analysis and development.
You’ll be able to follow your own interests through research and elective courses. You can apply to enrol in our internship course for hands-on experience in policy.
Study this programme online
The Master of Public Policy is also available through University of Auckland Online. This will allow you to complete the programme in three years part-time through a set of fully online courses. Learn about the Master of Public Policy Online.
Entry requirements
You must have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in a relevant discipline with GPA of 5 or higher. You must have also completed two of these courses: POLICY 701, POLICY 702, POLITICS 757 or POLITICS 742. Relevant disciplines include business, communication, criminology, economics, education, governance, law, media, organisational studies, political sciences, public administration, public health, public management, public policy, public relations, sociology and social work.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..