Program Requirements
The Master of Governance (Advanced) requires completion of 72 units, which must consist of:
12 units from completion of the following foundational courses:
12 units from completion of the following research training courses:
A minimum of 12 units from completion of the following master classes on contemporary governance:
- REGN8005 Restorative Justice in the World
- REGN8014 Contemporary Issues in Technology Governance
- REGN8022 Governance in a Complex and Uncertain World
- REGN8023 Global Governance Regimes
- REGN8049 Regulating Disruptive Technologies
- REGN8054 Governance Beyond the State
A minimum of 24 units from completion of a research Thesis:
A maximum 12 units from completion of the following courses:
Regulatory Governance
Public Policy
- NSPO8006 National Security Policymaking
- POGO8062 Public Sector Management
- POGO8076 Corruption and Anti-Corruption
- POGO8401 Foundations in Public Policy
- POGO8402 The Political and Institutional Architecture of Public Policy
- POGO8500 Evidence and Analysis in Public Policy
Public Law
Research Foundations
- SOCR8001 Statistics for Social Scientists
- SCOR8003 Qualitative Research Analysis
- SOCR8006 Online Research Methods
- SOCR8008 Qualitative Data Collection
- SOCR8011 Mixed Methods Social Research
- SOCR8082 Social Research Practice
- SOCR8201 Introduction to Social Science Methods and Types of Data
- SOCR8202 Using Data to Answer Policy Questions and Evaluate Policy
Corporate Governance
- BUSN8045 Corporate Governance
- LAWS8125 The Law of Corporate Governance
- LAWS8254 Business, Human Rights and Corporate Responsibility
Environmental Governance
- EMDV8104 Environmental Governance
- EMDV8079 Water Justice, Management and Governance
- LAWS8189 Environmental and Sustainability Law
- POGO8212 Governing the Energy Transition
Technology Law and Governance
- LAWS8077 Cyber Law
- LAWS8405 Artificial Intelligence, Law & Society
- LAWS8407 Digital Economies and the Law
- LAWS8445 Information Technology Law
- NSPO8009 Cyber and Emerging Technologies in National Security
Master Research
This is an AQF Level 9 (Masters Degree) qualification. Completion of this degree equips graduates with an advanced and integrated understanding of the complex, interdisciplinary fields that contribute to regulation and governance and their applied research practice. To satisfy the requirements of this program, all students are required to complete required courses where at least 50% of the assessment requires research-based components. All master classes have a research opportunity weighted at least 50%. Students must also complete a 24 unit research thesis as part of this degree.
Master Research Training
To satisfy the research training requirement for this program, all students must complete REGN8001, REGN8002 and either REGN8008 or REGN8025.
Admission Requirements
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6/7.
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
- Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
- All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Credit Granted
Applicants with a Bachelor (Honours) Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.
Pathways
The existing Certificate of Regulation and Governance (CREGO) or Certificate of Technology Governance (CTEGO) may provide 24 units' credit toward completion of this program, and students may also have the option of converting to the MGOV from the 48 unit MREGG and MTEGO. The degree will also provide a potential pathway for HDR study for other taught PG students in CLGP and related areas.
Indicative fees
Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $56,120.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Master of Governance (Advanced) is a distinctive interdisciplinary degree designed for high-performing students seeking to pursue a research-focused career in governance, including progression to doctoral studies in the field. The program equips students with world-class research training in the theory and practice of regulation and governance, preparing them to investigate complex societal challenges in an increasingly uncertain world. Core courses provide a strong foundation in the concepts, institutions and processes of governance, while specialist master classes and research training support the development of advanced analytical and methodological skills. Through engagement with interdisciplinary perspectives and real-world case studies, students critically examine governance across diverse domains such as climate, health, global development, justice and technology. The 72-unit program includes a compulsory 24-unit research thesis, allowing students to undertake an original research project under expert supervision. Students join a vibrant intellectual community at the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet), gaining access to global networks, mentoring from world-renowned academics and opportunities to contribute to innovative research that shapes governance in practice.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
This program is available for applications to commence from summer session, 2026
Employment Opportunities
The Master of Governance (Advanced) is specifically designed to prepare students for future HDR study. It is anticipated that the majority of the students will progress to a PhD, and pursue a career in governance research.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced concepts and theoretical debates to practical governance challenges in Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and globally
- Critically interrogate political and social processes of evaluating risk and designing regulatory responses to everyday safety, complex scenarios
- Map the actors, processes and politics of agenda-setting, rule-formation and standard-setting, norm-diffusion and enforcement by governance institutions in Australia, Asia and the Pacific and globally
- Identify, diagnose, and address emerging regulation and governance issues using a range of interdisciplinary social research methods and principles
- Effectively communicate complex issues in regulation and governance to diverse audiences and stakeholders, orally and in writing, using data and evidence
- Design and undertake independent, interdisciplinary research on contemporary governance challenges
Research Strengths
This is an AQF Level 9 (Masters Degree) qualification. Completion of this degree equips graduates with an advanced and integrated understanding of the complex, interdisciplinary fields that contribute to regulation and governance and their applied research practice. To satisfy the requirements of this program, all students are required to complete required courses where at least 50% of the assessment requires research-based components. All master classes have a research opportunity weighted at least 50%. Students must also complete a 24 unit research thesis as part of this degree.