The Degree of Master of Public Policy – MPP

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:

either

a completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Politics and International Relations from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative including POLICY 742 or an equivalent course approved by Senate or its representative

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) (a) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed 60 points of courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts from this University, including POLICY 742 and 30 points from POLICY 701, 702, POLITICS 757, or POLICY 740 and 741 with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

2 A student who has met the requirements for admission under Regulation 1a above, and who has not completed POLICY 742 or its equivalent must have passed this course within one calendar year concurrent with enrolment in the Master of Public Policy. Should this requirement not be completed within this period, enrolment in further courses required for the Degree of Master of Public Policy will not be permitted until POLICY 742 has been completed.

Note: Relevant subjects may include anthropology, business, communication, economics, governance, law, media, organisational studies, political science, public administration, public health, public management, public policy, public relations, social geography, social sciences and sociology.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b, 1c or 2 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Public Policy Schedule.

b A student who has to complete 120 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 30 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Public Policy cannot continue.

c A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 45 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Public Policy cannot continue.

d A student who has to complete 180 points for a Research Masters must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Public Policy cannot continue.

6 Where a student has previously passed courses equivalent to any of the required courses, a 700 level course approved by the Programme Coordinator for this degree may be substituted.

7 a Enrolment in any elective course is subject to the approval of the relevant Academic Head or nominee.

b The programme for each student requires the approval of the Programme Coordinator for this degree.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy or Postgraduate Certificate in Arts.

10 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.