Master of Public Policy – MPP
Policy-makers create strategic and operational policies that make life better—locally, nationally and internationally.
Get a high-level overview of the latest public sector developments and insights. You'll develop your abilities, broaden your perspective, deepen your understanding, challenge your thinking—and increase your employability.
Learn to help decision-makers get the best outcomes in environmental, economic and social areas. Find out about the inner workings of government and get the skills to design, evaluate and implement strategic and operational policies that improve our lives.
As well as the Master of Public Policy we have some shorter postgraduate Public Management qualifications. Depending on your goals you can opt for the Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma and use them as stepping stones towards the Master's degree or build your capability by upskilling with these valuable courses.
Victoria University of Wellington is the only New Zealand university that is connected to the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)—so you know your qualification is of the highest standard.
Our lecturers are actively involved in the public sector, exchanging ideas on key policy and management issues. They're connected to decision makers from local, regional and national government, giving you the opportunity to meet and learn from those in the know.
We're also associated with important public and volunteer sector organisations like the Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM), Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), the NZ Council of Social Services (NZCOSS) and Hui E! Community Aotearoa.
Programmes
Master of Public Policy
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy
Campus Information
Pipitea campus
Home of the Wellington School of Business and Government and the Faculty of Law, find out more about our CBD campus.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Wellington Careers and Employment
Get connected with employers and the community and prepare for your future employment. Develop your skills and experiences through our programmes and launch your career with confidence.
CV checks
Get your CV checked at a drop-in session.
Talk to someone
Make an appointment for one-to-one guidance with a careers consultant.
Network with employers
Explore your career possibilities and network with potential employers at our expos and other upcoming events.
Employers
Engage with us to build your organisation’s profile on campus and connect with our talented students and graduates.
Graduate recruitment
We host a number of graduate recruitment events throughout the year, where you can meet potential employers and find out about jobs and internships.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For entry into a programme at postgraduate level (including a graduate diploma, Honour’s degree, postgraduate diploma, or Master’s degree), as a minimum, you need the equivalent of a Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree from a recognised institution with at least a B average.
A background in a particular subject area may be required or recommended. Entry is at the programme director’s discretion.
IELTS (Academic)
Overall band of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL (iBT)
A score of 90 on the internet-based test with at least 20 in writing
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
A score of 58 with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE))
A score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))
A score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)
NZCEL Level 5 (Academic)
Victoria University of Wellington English Proficiency Programme (EPP)
A minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4
English New Zealand's Accredited Pathway Assessment
English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
53300 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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