Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- Completion of 96 units.
- Two years full time or up to 7 years part time.
Program requirements
- 5 x 6-unit compulsory foundational courses (30 units)
- 3 x 6-unit compulsory advanced courses (18 units)
- 2 x 3-unit applied management courses OR 4 x 3-unit applied management courses
- at least 24 units of public policy elective courses
- a maximum of 12 units of applied project courses. These may have a competitive application process and/or pre-requisites.
Program requirements are the same for both the the online and on campus programs.
More information: please refer to the Study tab on ANU Programs and Courses for the full list of courses.
Download the Master of Public Policy Program Guide (PDF).
MPP study plan (full time)
If you are studying full time you will need to enrol in 24 units per study period.
Study period 1 = Summer, Semester 1, Autumn
Study period 2 = Winter, Semester 2, Spring
Suggested study plan for 2025 commencement (click on Read More)
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| Commencing Semester 1 |
Commencing Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Study period one, 2025 | Study period two, 2025 |
| POGO8016 The Economic Way of Thinking (S1) | POGO8402 The Political and Institutional Architecture of Public Policy (S2) |
| POGO8401 Foundations in Public Policy (S1) | POGO8096 Policy Research (S2) |
| POGO8062 Public Sector Management (S1) | Elective |
| Elective | Elective |
| Study period two, 2025 | Study period one, 2026 |
| POGO8402 The Political and Institutional Architecture of Public Policy (S2) | POGO8016 The Economic Way of Thinking (S1) |
| POGO8081 Economics for Government (S2) | POGO8401 Foundations in Public Policy (S1) |
| POGO8096 Policy Research (S2) | POGO8062 Public Sector Management or Elective (S1) |
| Elective | Elective |
| Study period one, 2026 | Study period two, 2026 |
| POGO8500 Evidence and Analysis in Public Policy (S1) | POGO8403 Cases in Contemporary Public Policy (Winter) |
| Elective | POGO8081 Economics for Government (S2) |
| Elective | Elective or POGO8096 (S2) |
| Elective | Elective |
| Study period two, 2025 | Study period one, 2027 |
| POGO8403 Cases in Contemporary Public Policy (Winter) | POGO8500 Evidence and Analysis in Public Policy (S1) |
| Elective | Elective or POGO8062 (S1) |
| Elective | Elective |
| Elective | Elective |
Specialisations within the MPP
A Specialisation is a group courses taken within your MPP which are focused on a specific area of public policy. A Specialisation is not named on your Testamur but it is named on your official transcript.
In order to gain a Specialisation you must choose 24 units of electives within your MPP that coincide with those listed under the Specialisation requirements. Specialisations are optional - a Specialisation is not required for MPP degree completion. You can graduate with as many Specialisations as you meet the requirements for - but most students choose none, one or two.
If you've received credit from previous studies you may not have enough space within your degree to complete a Specialisation.
How do I nominate a Specialisation?
If you wish to work towards a Specialisation you must nominate it via Manage My Degree in ISIS - this tells us to look for that Specialisation when we are assessing you for graduation. You can nominate a Specialisation(s) at any stage until your last semester. You may find you have inadvertently qualified for a Specialisation without planning for it!
More information: ANU Current Students.
Click on the Specialisation below for Specialisation requirements. Courses common to two or more Specialisations will count towards both Specialisations. Please note, courses not taught by the Crawford School may not be available for online study.
Contemporary Regulation
Environment and Public Policy
Foreign and Defence Policy
Global Development Policy
Indigenous Policy and Development
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
International Policy
Policy Analysis
Policy Communication
Population Change
Public Finance and Policy
Social Policy
Social Research Methods
For questions about MPP Specialisations please contact crawford.degrees@anu.edu.au.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Completion of 72 units.
- One and a half years full time or up to six years part time
Program Requirements
- 5 x 6-unit compulsory courses (30 units)
- at least 4 x 3-unit applied management courses (12 units)
- at least 1 applied project course (6-12 units)
- at least 3 elective courses (18 units)
Program requirements are the same for both the the online and on campus programs.
Please refer to the MPA program orders on ANU Programs and Courses for a full list of courses available.
Download the Master of Public Administration Program Guide (pdf)
MPA study plan (full time)
If you are studying the MPA full time you will need to enrol in 24 units per study period.
Study period 1 = Summer, Semester 1, Autumn
Study period 2 = Winter, Semester 2, Spring
Suggested study plan for 2025 commencement (click on Read More)
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| Commencing Semester 1 | Commencing Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Study period one, 2025 | Study period two, 2025 |
| POGO8062 Public Sector Management (S1) | POGO8057 Managing Government Finances (S2) |
| POGO8021 Public Sector Ethics (S1) | POGO8096 Policy Research |
| Electives - applied management courses - 2 x 3 units | Electives - applied management courses - 2 x 3 units |
| Elective | Elective |
| Study period two, 2025 | Study period one, 2026 |
| POGO8057 Managing Government Finances (S2) | POGO8137 Public Administration Foundations (S1) |
| POGO8096 Policy Research (S2) | POGO8062 Public Sector Management (S1) |
| Elective | POGO8021 Public Sector Ethics (S1) |
| Electives - applied management courses - 2 x 3 units | Electives - applied management courses - 2 x 3 units |
| Study period one, 2026 | Study period two, 2026 |
| POGO8137 Public Administration Foundations (S1) | Applied project course |
| Applied project course | Elective |
| Elective | Elective |
| Elective | Elective |
Graduate Certificates
Grad Cert of Policy Design and Analysis
- Completion of 24 units
- 6 months full time or up to 3 years part time.
Program requirements
- 1 x 6-unit compulsory foundational course (6 units)
- 2 x 6-unit policy and governance courses from the list (12 units)
- 2 x 3-unit applied management courses from the list (6 units)
Program requirements are the same for both the the online and on campus programs.
More information: please refer to the Study tab on ANU Programs and Courses for the full list of courses.
Download the Grad Cert of Policy Design and Analysis Program Guide (pdf).
Grad Cert of Public Management
- Completion of 24 units
- 6 months full time or up to 3 years part time.
Program requirements
- at least 1 x 6-unit compulsory foundational course (6+ units)
- at least 2 x 3-unit applied management courses (6+ units)
- up to 2 x 6-unit public management courses.
Program requirements are the same for both the the online and on campus programs.
More information: please refer to the Study tab on ANU Programs and Courses for the full list of courses.
Download the Grad Cert of Public Management Program Guide (pdf).