Graduate Certificate of Public Policy

What you will study

The Graduate Certificate of Public Policy requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of 24 units from completion of courses listed in the following masters degrees:

• Master of Climate Change
• Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
• Master of Environmental Management and Development
• Master of International and Development Economics
• Master of National Security Policy
• Master of Public Policy
• Master of Public Administration

Entry Requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

• Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4/7.
• Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7.
• Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA of 4/7.
• 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7.
• GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
• A minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

The GPA for a Bachelor's program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor's degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English Language Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor's degree used for admission purposes. If required, the ranking may be further confirmed on the basis of:

• A GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor's degree used for admission purposes.
• Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of foundational issues in the field of public policy in Australia and globally.
• Reflect critically on public policy issues and practical challenges in diverse contexts.
• Demonstrate familiarity with analysis and research methods for public policy challenges.
• Understand political, technical or institutional policy problems from multiple perspectives.
• Analyse and communicate policy problems in changing policy environments.
• Understand challenges relating to management, implementation and evaluation of public policies.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Annual indicative fee in 2025: $16,128 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.