Graduate Certificate of Politics and Policy

Discover how you can shape the future of public life through Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Politics and Policy. Combining contemporary theory with industry-relevant skills, this course will equip you with the foundation knowledge to understand the complex machinations of the contemporary democratic system and its most pressing challenges. You’ll also gain the professional skills required to develop, execute and evaluate policymaking across vital public sectors including education and employment.

Are you ready to build an impactful career helping to shape society through the dynamic realms of politics and policy?

Prepare for the challenges and excitement of transforming political ideas into beneficial public policy. In this industry-shaped course, you will learn from academics who are experts in their fields and have extensive professional networks in politics and policy. You’ll gain industry-relevant experience and practical skills by working on real-world projects, such as developing policy briefing papers or political communication strategies.

Through electives, you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the complex and often competing array of accountabilities at force in governance, the distribution of power and authority between the tiers of the federal system of government, and the interplay of communication, politics and public opinion. You’ll also gain insights into current Australian public policy in key fields such as foreign policy, crime and urban design, and consider innovative ideas for changes of policy direction drawing on lessons from overseas.

With a dual understanding of the theoretical foundations of politics and the nuances of effective and ethical policymaking, you will graduate job ready with a range of industry-relevant skills and an applied understanding of politics in action.

This course is delivered via Deakin’s premium online platform, ensuring a collaborative, fully supported and flexible study environment, so you can get ahead with your career journey while also maintaining work, study and personal commitments.

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• Submit your application

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