6 monthsProgramme duration
22,896 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
3Scholarships
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
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
UQ International Excellence Scholarship
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Scholarships for Sponsors COLFUTURO / ANID / BECAL / PRONABEC
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
1 Jun 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
The University of Queensland
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