Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy 6 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Queensland |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

6 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,896 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Deepen your knowledge of government operations, policy development and leadership.

As a postgraduate student, you’ll explore political discourse and analysis, issues of war, economic challenges, the rise of populism, inequality, and other critical global and local problems.

A mix of theoretical study and practical projects will prepare you for leadership roles in government, NGOs and international organisations. Tailor the program to suit your career goals by choosing electives in the following study areas:

  • international policy and governance
  • resource management
  • governance and development
  • designing social and community policy

As a Graduate Certificate of Governance and Public Policy graduate you'll be equipped with a transferable skill-set allowing you to meaningfully address key policy issues and improve policy outcomes in both the public and private sectors. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society.

Graduate Certificate of Governance and Public Policy graduates have gone on to work in economic policy, diplomacy, international relations, social enterprises, not for profits, and state and federal government departments, to name a few.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Deepen your knowledge of government operations, policy development and leadership.

As a postgraduate student, you’ll explore political discourse and analysis, issues of war, economic challenges, the rise of populism, inequality, and other critical global and local problems.

A mix of theoretical study and practical projects will prepare you for leadership roles in government, NGOs and international organisations. Tailor the program to suit your career goals by choosing electives in the following study areas:

  • international policy and governance
  • resource management
  • governance and development
  • designing social and community policy

As a Graduate Certificate of Governance and Public Policy graduate you'll be equipped with a transferable skill-set allowing you to meaningfully address key policy issues and improve policy outcomes in both the public and private sectors. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society.

Graduate Certificate of Governance and Public Policy graduates have gone on to work in economic policy, diplomacy, international relations, social enterprises, not for profits, and state and federal government departments, to name a few.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
64+
4.5+
87+

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a public policy organisation. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.

31 May 2026
0.5 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
15,600 AUD
International
22,896 AUD

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