Policy, Government & Indigenous Studies
Are you ready to transform your career, expand your horizons as an empowered professional with the confidence to drive evidence-based policies, champion Indigenous perspectives, and influence public governance? Talk to an advisorPolicy, Government & Indigenous Studies
Are you ready to transform your career, expand your horizons as an empowered professional with the confidence to drive evidence-based policies, champion Indigenous perspectives, and influence public governance? Talk to an advisorPolicy, Government & Indigenous Studies
Are you ready to transform your career, expand your horizons as an empowered professional with the confidence to drive evidence-based policies, champion Indigenous perspectives, and influence public governance? Talk to an advisorUoA Online: Start Smart
Experience online learning before you begin with this free course, available to all students who apply to study with us.
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At Waipapa Taumata Rau | the University of Auckland, our flexible and part-time online degrees and courses in Policy, Government and Indigenous Studies through UoA Online empower professionals to drive evidence-based policies, champion Indigenous perspectives, and influence public governance.
Offering online degrees such as the Master of Public Policy and Master of Indigenous Studies, alongside courses like Policy Design, Analysis and Implementation, these programmes prepare graduates to navigate complex government systems and improve public sector outcomes with opportunities to engage with both local New Zealand and international policy frameworks.
Graduates are prepared to lead in local and central government, non-profits, NGOs, and international organisations, with a strong foundation in social justice and public impact.
ONLINE POLICY, GOVERNMENT & INDIGENOUS STUDIES COURSES AND DEGREES
Postgraduate
Master of Public Policy
Duration: 3 years part-time study
Start Dates: 2 March 2026
Postgraduate
Master of Indigenous Studies
Duration: 3 years part-time study
Start Dates: 2 March 2026
Online Course
Comparing New Zealand Government and Policy
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Dates: 20 July 2026
Online Course
Policy Design, Analysis and Implementation
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Dates: 2 March 2026
