Course

Master of Public Policy

The University of Sydney · Sydney · The University of Sydney · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
The University of Sydney · Camperdown
City
Sydney, New South Wales
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Annual tuition · 2026
AUD 54,100 (indicative)

Start dates

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1 The University of Sydney
  • Semester 2 The University of Sydney

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 7 overall (no band below 6)

    A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

  • TOEFL iBT — 96 overall

    A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

  • PTE Academic — 72 overall (no band below 60)

    A minimum result of 72 overall and a minimum result of 60 in each band

Academic entry requirements

  • Admission to candidature for the Master of Public Policy requires: • a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average, calculated over the whole degree, or an equivalent qualification; or • completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s, you may be able to enter via the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

About this course

Master of Public Policy is a masters course at The University of Sydney in Sydney, New South Wales. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1, Semester 2. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 54,100 for 2026 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 6).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
DMAPUBPOL5000-0
CRICOS
082909J

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated April 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.