Flinders University
Graduate Certificate of Public Policy
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy provides a basic foundation in the key theoretical and conceptual issues in Public Policy.
Course overview
The course is also available as an exit award from the 36 unit Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and Administration and the 72 unit Master of Public Policy subject to meeting the requirements in the Program of Study below. In order to be able to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy students must indicate their intention to not proceed with the primary degree and request that they exit with the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy, a student must complete 36 units.
Select 4.5 units from the topics below:
- Stakeholders, Engagement and Policy Making
- Theories and Concepts in Public Policy
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to:
- Appraise concepts, theories, contemporary trends and developments in public policy.
- Evaluate complex information and issues in public policy.
- Critique the implications of existing research for the theory and practice of public policy.
- Relate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fee in 2025: $15,246 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 18 units.
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.
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.