Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Policy and Leadership
226291
Humanities and social sciences
Combine your passion for arts, social science and policy to shape a better future. In just four years, gain both a bachelor's and master's degree while building skills in research, analysis, communication and critical thinking.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$13800 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan)
Start Date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Nov 2026
Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

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Course outline

Combine your purpose and passions in arts, social science and public policy, to shape a better future for generations to come. Develop a comprehensive range of skills, including critical thinking, communication, research, and analytical abilities, earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years. Pursuing an arts specialisation from a broad range of options, you will develop a unique set of interdisciplinary skills that will set you up for a highly adaptable future across a range of industries. You’ll become a creative thinker and clear communicator with a high level of cultural awareness, capable of guiding business and government through the complexities of modern life. Bachelor of Arts specialisations include history, sociology, human geography, economics, Indigenous Studies, and political science. This foundation is then complemented by specialised knowledge in areas such as policy analysis, program evaluation, leadership and management, public administration, and strategic planning. This vertical degree combination can foster skills in data analysis, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making within the public sector. Opportunities to boost your career development and employability are integrated throughout the degrees, and you’ll engage in case studies, internships, and collaborative projects with leading organisations, gaining practical experience and building a professional network before you graduate. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Arts/Master of Public Policy and Leadership at GU.

Griffith University

Note

The Bachelor of Arts may be undertaken full-time or part-time at either the Nathan or Gold Coast campus. A full-time student will generally attend 12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes are generally scheduled during the day but some are offered during the evening between Monday and Friday. The Master of Public Policy and Leadership is delivered online. Some courses will include optional in-person workshops and discussions. Students will access course materials, participate in learning activities, lodge assessment items and access support services via Learning@Griffith. Access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential.

Majors

Creative writing; economics; history; human geography; Indigenous studies; Islam-West relations; journalism; language and society; languages (Chinese, French*, German*, Indonesian*, Italian, Japanese, Korean*, Modern Greek*, Spanish); literary studies; political science and public policy; psychology; screen studies; social justice; sociology; strategic communications; theatre. *Via cross-institutional study.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes do not apply to this program.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

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* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

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Career opportunities

Graduates from this double degree program will possess a well-rounded skill set suitable for various roles in government, non-profit organisations, consulting firms, and other sectors focused on public policy and leadership.

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