Master (Public Administration)
18 months
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$30,349 /Yr
A$45,984 /Yr
- The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the flagship degree of the Melbourne School of Government. An inter-disciplinary and globally-focused degree, the MPA is for leaders from the community, corporate and public sectors.
- The MPA draws on the expertise of the University of Melbourne to develop the skills and competencies of professionals who operate in increasingly complex governing environments where challenges cut across disciplinary, organizational, sectoral, jurisdictional, and geographical boundaries.
- The MPA focuses on the role of leaders and offers participants the opportunity to combine disciplinary expertise in political science, law, and business and economics with professional expertise in areas such as decision making, financial management, ethics, strategic management, leadership, and negotiation.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Start-year 2025 intake | |
Mid-year 2025 intake | Apr 30, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $30349 (AUD 45984) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Living Cost | $16022 (AUD 24276) |
Total Cost | $16022 (AUD 24276) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
To be considered for entry, the student must have completed:
- An undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline (computer science, data science, or statistics) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 percent, and
- 12.5 points (one subject) of university-level computer science (or equivalent) with content focused on computer programming, and
- Both the following subjects (or their equivalents):
- Calculus 2
- Linear Algebra.
- GPA Of 4 on a 4 scale.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students do not require any kind of work experience for this particular program.
- If students have any work experience then the chances of accepting the applications are more.
Others:
- If a student does not have a major in computer science and/or statistics, then he/she can explore the Graduate Diploma in Data Science as a starting point in this field.
- When the student completes the Graduate Diploma in Data Science with a weighted average mark of above 65 percent, he/she may be eligible to move into the Master of Data Science and receive up to 50 points of advanced standing.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum GRE-300 for better a chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following Documents are required to attend this program:
- Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
- Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
- Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
- Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and references should submit along with the application system.
Course Guides
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Melbourne Research Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 46,384/Yr$70,279 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
MSD International Scholarships 2020 | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 89,100/Yr$135,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 13,200/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,310/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Destination Australia Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 9,900/Yr$15,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply |
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