The Master of Public Policy at ANU provides the unique opportunity to articulate with Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo to complete a double degree. These degrees draw on strong research and collaboration connections between the two institutions. The double degree aims to prepare you for an innovative career in public policy in the Asia-Pacific region. At the ANU the MPP will provide students with an introduction to the latest disciplinary policy debates in the social sciences and, with a mixture of theory and practice, to build the analytical tools and knowledge necessary for high quality policy analysis. The year at GrasPP adds the opportunity to gain perspectives on public policy skills and knowledge in one of the most influential public policy schools in Japan and the region.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of key debates and thinking in the field of public policy, in Australia, Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, and globally

2. Reflect critically on and engage in key theoretical debates in the field of public policy

3. Engage influentially in debates and analysis of public policy issues and practical challenges across cultural, developmental and institutional contexts

4. Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and both qualitative and quantitative methodologies relevant to the field of public policy

5. Identify and apply appropriate research methods to public policy challenges

6. Analyse, synthesise and communicate complex, political and institutional policy problems from multiple perspectives

7. Develop innovative policy recommendations to complex problems in changing policy environments

8. Understand challenges relating to management, implementation and evaluation of public policies and respond to these in innovative ways