Version and resources
- v2.2: Initial input from Verna
- v2.1: Refined wording, exemptions, etc.
- v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
- v1: Initial draft
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/sog/study/professional-programmes/mpp
Programme Director: Dr Verna Smith
Senior Administrator: Darren Morgan
- Calendar pages: 199-202
Qualifications covered
- Master of Public Policy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy
Enrolments are accepted in to any of the three qualifications
Staircasing allows movement in both directions.
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
At-a-glance
Length of study (in trimesters): 3-4 of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1 or 2
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 2
Composition: Coursework, Research
Research component: Minimal
Required contact: Modular
Location: On-campus (Pipitea)
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree
- At least two years of relevant work experience and
- Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
Important information
- Students who wish to enrol for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss their options.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 180 points.
Complete three foundation courses:
- GOVT 501
- GOVT 502
- GOVT 503
Complete four core courses:
- GOVT 521
- GOVT 522
- GOVT 523
- GOVT 524
Complete one research course GOVT 562.
Complete three further courses from GOVT, MAPP, MMPM 500-599.
Questions
- What does 'modular' mean?
Modular means, in most cases, six hours of face to face contact time in one day, three days a trimester plus six hours of structured class work which may be on line or face to face.
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy (PGDipPP)
At-a-glance
Length of study (in trimesters): 2 of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1 or 2
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 2
Composition: Coursework
Research component: None
Required contact: Modular
Location: On-campus (Pipitea)
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree
- At least two years of relevant work experience and
- Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
Important information
- Students who wish to enrol for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss their options.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 120 points.
Complete seven courses:
- GOVT 501
- GOVT 502
- GOVT 503
- GOVT 521
- GOVT 522
- GOVT 523
- GOVT 524
Complete one further course from GOVT, MAPP, MMPM 500-599.
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy (PGCertPP)
At-a-glance
Length of study (in trimesters): 1 of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time
Can be studied part-time
Starting trimesters: 1 or 2
Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 2
Composition: Coursework
Research component: None
Required contact: Modular
Location: On-campus (Pipitea)
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree
- At least two years of relevant work experience and
- Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
Important information
- Students who wish to enrol for this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss their options.
Programme requirements
Complete at least 60 points.
Complete four courses from:
- GOVT 501
- GOVT 502
- GOVT 503
- GOVT 521
- GOVT 522
- GOVT 523
- GOVT 524
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