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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.

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Course highlights

Learn practical skills to deliver constructive policies
Gain multidisciplinary policy knowledge
Understand how to respond to contemporary challenges
Harness the power of data to leverage policy
Learn in-demand skills in data analytics
Study online around your life and work

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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.

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What you will study

The Master of Public Policy will give you comprehensive knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling, policy analysis and evaluation.

Course structure

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.

Graduate Certificate in Gender Policy |
4 units | 8 months*

Build expertise in gender-responsive policy, advocacy, and inclusive communication. Ideal for professionals seeking to lead meaningful reform and influence equity-driven decision-making across sectors, while keeping future study options open.

→ Articulates to the Master of Public Policy with full credit.

Graduate Certificate in LGBTQIA+ Policy |
4 units | 8 months*

Build expertise in LGBTQIA+ inclusive policy, advocacy, and communication. Designed for professionals passionate about advancing LGBTQIA+ rights, this course empowers you to influence inclusive decision-making and lead meaningful change, while keeping future study options open.

→ Articulates to the Master of Public Policy with full credit.

Graduate Certificate in
Policy Evaluation
4 units | 8 months*

Build applied knowledge in policy evaluation, including economic modelling, data analytics, and impact measurement.

→ Articulates to the Master of Public Policy with full credit.

Graduate Certificate
in Public Policy
4 units | 8 months*

Develop essential, in-demand skills in policy development and analysis to make a difference in government, NGOs, and beyond.

→ Provides a practical pathway into the Master of Public Policy.

Graduate Diploma
in Public Policy
8 units | 16 months*

Build on a strong foundation in public policy to exit with a graduate diploma, or go on to complete the Master of Public Policy.

Master of Public Policy
12 units | 2 years*

Take your public policy expertise to the highest level. Build advanced capabilities in policy design, evaluation, and leadership — ready to take on senior roles in the public and private sectors.

*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.

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Taught by the best in the industry

Associate Professor Mary Walsh

Acting Associate Dean Education, Faculty of Business, Government and Law

“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”.

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Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation

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Graduate Certificate in Public Policy

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Graduate Diploma in Public Policy

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16 months
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What our students say

Why study the online Master of Public Policy at UC?

Supported online learning

Built for policy professionals

Learn from the home of policy-making

Course highlights

Overview

What you will study

Upcoming intakes

Taught by the best in the industry

Ready to get started?

Related study options