Course

Master of Public Policy

Name: Master of Public Policy
Price: 41280.00 AUD

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne · Melbourne · RMIT University - 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne · Arts & Social Sciences

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Key facts

University: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne
Campus: RMIT University - 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne · Melbourne
City: Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification: Masters
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Annual tuition · 2027: AUD 41,280 (indicative)
Study area: Arts & Social Sciences

Start dates

February RMIT University - 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne
July RMIT University - 124 Latrobe Street, Melbourne

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT — 79 overall
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
PTE Academic — 58 overall (no band below 50)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
C1 Advanced — 176 overall (no band below 169)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

Academic entry requirements

2-year duration • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0); OR • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a designated policy position (equivalent to VPS4), or equivalent. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. 1.5-year duration (with advanced standing) • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0); OR • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a non-cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0), plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a designated policy position (equivalent to VPS4) or equivalent experience. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Notes: • If you wish to be considered for the 1.5-year version of the course (advanced standing), you must indicate this when you apply, by ticking the box "applying for credit". Applications for advanced standing credit are considered on a case-by-case basis. • Cognate disciplines include policy studies, political science, sociology, international studies, social policy and human rights, social work/social welfare, social research, legal and justice studies, urban policy and housing, and environment and sustainability. • If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program. • If you would like to be assessed for additional Recognition of Prior Learning based on relevant professional experience, you must submit with your application a detailed CV, position description for each relevant role, and a personal statement detailing your experience.

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About this course

Master of Public Policy is a masters course at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include February, July. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 41,280 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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