Course overview
In the 21st century, the world faces an array of complex political problems including climate change, disease pandemics, ethnic and religious conflict, refugee crises and new forms of populism and authoritarianism. Deakins Master of Politics and Policy will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to understand these complex global challenges and develop policy that will bring about positive social change.
Course record
CRICOS
00113B
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/deakin-university/courses/master-of-politics-and-policy.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) – 8 credit points:
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent)
- 1.5 years full time (or part time equivalent) 12 credit points:
- completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent)
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline 1 year full time (or part time equivalent) – 8 credit points: Completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent) Completion of a bachelor honours degree in a related discipline Completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline 1.5 years full time (or part time equivalent) 12 credit points: Completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part time equivalent) Completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Cloud(online)

