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Graduate Certificate in Public Policy

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    6 months full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Support the frameworks of society  


Public policy shapes our lives. It governs everything from how we do business, to how our health, welfare and education systems operate, and how our nation engages with the world.

Those who set and/or influence policy can create profound change by improving things like community equity, diversity, wellbeing, security and prosperity. Our Graduate Certificate in Public Policy starts you on that path.

 

What will you do?

Studied over six months full-time, the graduate certificate provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in policy processes, analysis and design, and governance institutions.

The degree is highly interdisciplinary. It integrates knowledge from the University’s world-class experts in: politics; international relations; economics; law; environmental and social sciences; strategic communications; philosophy and more. You will gain awareness of:

  • the political, legal and ethical issues affecting public policy
  • public policy's underlying economic principles
  • effective community engagment processes.

Where could it take you?

Upon graduation you will be on your way to a career in politics or the public service. You could support policy analysis and response in a major industry body or consulting firm. Perhaps you’ll help a large company, a lobbying organisation, or not-for-profit comply with relevant policy. You could also go on to further study with our Graduate Diploma in, or Master of, Public Policy.

Entry Requirements

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3GC111
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students2100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS103555H
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students2100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $15,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $19,750

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

Careers

Potential careers

Manager / Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Development Manager, Non Government Organisation Worker, PR Advisor, Consultant, Policy Adviser, Contract Manager, Policy Developer, Political Analyst, Project Manager, Diplomat, Diplomatic corps, Environment Protection Officer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Project Officer, Social Worker, Government Policy Advisor, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser

Degree Structure

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

To qualify for the degree of Graduate Certificate of Public Policy, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 12 units, comprising:
1. Core courses to the value of 9 units
2. Electives to the value of 3 units

Example Study Plan


Example Indicative study plan for the Graduate Certificate of Public Policy (12 units) - Winter School start
Year 1CORE courseCORE coursePOLICY 7001 
Fundamentals of Public Policy
(Winter School only)
Elective course
Core courses
ECON 7200  Economic Principles
GEOG 7016  Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis
POLICY 7002  Ethics and Politics in Policy
LAW 7177  Introduction to Australian Law

Elective courses

Students must complete elective courses to the value of 21 units from the list:
AGRIBUS 7054  Global Food & Agricultural Policy Analysis  (3 units)
AGRIBUS 7057  Trends & Issues in the World Food System (3 units)
AGRIBUS 7064  Water Security and Governance (3 units)
ECON 7016  Resource & Environmental Economics PG (3 units)
ECON 7032  Public Economics PG (3 units)
ECON 7058  Development Economics PG (3 units)
ECON 7228  Behavioural Economics IID (3 units)
EDUC 7550  Education Policies & Systems (3 units)
GEOG 7002  Environmental Planning and Governance (6 units)
GEOG 7003  Environmental Impact Assessment (6 units)
GEOG 7013  Sustainable Cities: Climate Change and Planning (3 units)
GEOG 7015  Introduction to Urbanisation (3 unit)
LAW 7170  Public International Law (3 units)
LAW 7177  Introduction to Australian Law (3 units)
LAW 7192  Government, Law and Policy (3 units)
PLANNING 7034  Planning Policy and Regulation (3 units)
PLANNING 7035  Planning Theory and Practice (3 units)
POLIS 7004  International Relations in the Indo-Pacific Region (6 units)
PUB HLTH 7090  Global Public Health (3 units)
PUB HLTH 7091  Public Health Evaluation and Economics (3 units)
PUB HLTH 7092  Health Systems, Systems Thinking & Advocacy for Change (3 units)
PUB HLTH 7093  Promoting Health in Individuals and Populations (3 units)
PUB HLTH 7096  Making Healthy Public Policy (3 units)
PUB HLTH 7147OL  Health Technology Assessment (3 units)
SCIENCE 7035  Emerging Issues in Science and Society (3 units)
TRADE 5000  International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements (3 units)
TRADE 5001  International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities (3 units)
TRADE 7004  Principles of International Trade and Development (3 units)
TRADE 7005  Agriculture and Food in International Trade (3 units)


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