Professional Certificate in Public Policy
Please note: we will not be accepting applications for this program
Understand 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 Professional Certificate in Public Policy gives you an engaging introduction to this career path.
What will you do?
Studied over six months part-time, the professional certificate provides a broad overview of policy processes, analysis and design, and governance institutions.
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.
Where could it take you?
Upon completion, you will be well placed to know if a career working with public policy is for you. That could be in politics or the public service, a major industry body or consulting firm, a large company, a lobbying organisation, or not-for-profit. You could also go on to further study with our Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3PC009 |
|---|---|
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $8,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
NGO Policy Officer; Business Consultant; Business Development Manager; Business Management; Non Government Organisation Worker; Campaign Manager; Parliamentary Adviser; Policy Adviser; Political Adviser; Political Analyst ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
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Last updated: Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024
