Graduate Diploma in Public Policy

Studied over one year full-time, the graduate diploma provides specialist knowledge in policy processes and governance institutions; high-level skills in policy analysis; and the capability to design sound policy in complex environments.

• a sound understanding of political, legal and ethical issues affecting public policy
• broad awareness of public policy's underlying economic principles
• high-level skills in community engagement and its analysis
• the opportunity to explore interests in specialist areas, such as international trade, human rights, environmental planning and governance, global food and agribusiness, public health, education and more.

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Potential careers

Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Management Analyst, Manager / Business Management, Member of Parliament, Ministerial Adviser, NGO Policy Officer, Business Analyst, Natural Resource Manager, Business Consultant, Natural Resource Planner, Parks Management, Parliamentary Adviser, Conservationist, Consultant, Policy Adviser, Policy Developer, Political Adviser, Political Analyst, Corporate Policy Advisor, Project Manager, Public Relations Officer, Diplomatic corps, ...

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

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