Intakes
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct
Units
12 units, 7 weeks each
Duration
2 years
Why study the online Master of Public Policy at UC?
Supported online learning
Learn 100% online with support from UC’s politics, public policy, economics, legal and business experts.
Built for policy professionals
Gain the practical, analytical and comprehensive skills to curate policy research and recommendations, applying them to real-world contexts.
Learn from the home of policy-making
Benefit from UC’s decades of policy knowledge and close ties with the policy community.
Course overview
The University of Canberra’s online Master of Public Policy course will give you the practical skills to put the public at the heart of public policy with capabilities in research, report writing, briefings, policy planning and stakeholder management. As you learn, you will develop, grow and apply multidisciplinary knowledge to complex and critical issues relevant to the needs of a changing and dynamic public sector in Australia.
What you will learn
Practical public policy skills
Grow and apply your knowledge of policy across the expansive public realm as you learn to address complex and critical issues relevant to the public sector.
Diverse, multidisciplinary knowledge
Gain the ability to address dynamic and pressing policy challenges that span disciplines, departments, sectors and levels of government.
In-demand data analytics skills
Learn how to critically analyse and understand relevant data analyses and fundamental economic modelling, and how to apply these to policy-making.
Contemporary learning practices
Develop critical skills including leadership, co-design and communication to drive policy impact across a range of contemporary issues.
Your course pathway
The Master of Public Policy is designed with multiple flexible entry and exit points—allowing you to tailor your study journey to suit your career goals and interests. You can start with any of the graduate certificates below and continue into the Master's course with full credit, giving you a strong foundation while keeping your options open.
Design your pathway
*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.
Taught by the best in the industry
“This is a forward‑thinking program designed in close collaboration with industry to ensure graduates are equipped with the skills and insight needed to navigate today’s complex policy landscape. Drawing on the expertise of highly qualified teaching staff, many of whom bring extensive experience in public policy practice and strong industry connections, the program blends academic rigour with real‑world relevance.”
Dr. Raymond Li
Program Director for Postgraduate Public Policy
Taught by the best in the industry
“We’ve consulted with our course advisory groups and our industry experts and they’ve told us what they want from employees in the public and non-public sectors, particularly the health, social and intelligence sectors. Through consultation they have provided us with an understanding of what the needs of the professional workplace and employment market are. We have expert input, great pedagogy and a fantastic learning experience that is fully online."
Dr Mary Walsh
Lecturer in Public Policy
Ready to learn more?
Download your course brochure for more detailed information including:
- What you’ll study
- Recognition of prior learning
- Entry requirements
- Fees and FEE-HELP
Ready to apply?
Start your application to study with UC Online.
