Program Overview

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Public Policy (Double Masters with O.P. Jindal Global University) - A6037

Course Details

The Public Policy (Double Masters with O.P. Jindal Global University) is a comprehensive degree that enables students to complete the requirements of Monash University’s Master of Public Policy as well as the MA Public Policy degree with O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonipat, India.

At a Glance

• Location: On-campus at Caulfield: Full time
• Duration: 2 years (full time)
• Start date: First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
• Qualification: Master of Public Policy
• Fees: Information about fees

Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry to this course, students must satisfy the following entrance requirements:

• Minimum Entry Requirements (International students):
  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in cognate discipline with at least credit (60%) average.
  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.
  • An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field.
• Cognate disciplines: Humanities or social sciences
• Alternative qualifications and prerequisites: For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
• English entry requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
  • Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply)

Course Structure

The course is structured in two parts:

Part A. Core master's study

These studies will immerse students in public policy studies at graduate level. The units address the essential elements of public policy - policy processes, policy analysis, implementation, evaluation, governance - as well as the context of contemporary public policy.

Part B. Broadening expertise

On transferring to the partner institution (JGU), students will complete studies equivalent to 48 credit points of units in the Monash Master of Public Policy as per the requirements of the JGU course.

Double Degree Courses

Double degree courses allow students to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. The available double degree courses are:

• Global Business and Public Policy
• Management and Public Policy
• Public Policy

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually. The international fee for 2025 is A$43,400.

Scholarships

Monash University offers over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of the course.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course.

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