University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
100% online and will provide students with the foundations of public policy and data analytics skills.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy is aimed at middle-level managers and professionals in the workforce industries that service the community in Canberra and Australia more widely, including the Australian Public Service, Local and State governments, NGOs and not-for-profit sectors aiming to influence government policy. The Certificate introduces the study and practice of public policy and explores a range of critical and analytical perspectives on the broad political, economic and cultural factors informing the development and implementation of public policy in Australia. It provides students with the capacity to critically analyse and understand evidence-based practice in developing sound public policy, as well as a conceptual understanding of the use of data, statistics and their analysis that can be readily applied to the real-life challenges of policy analysis. Graduates will apply knowledge and skills by demonstrating well-developed judgements on the significance of equity from the multiple standpoints of race, class, gender, age and ability including the crucial role of leadership in achieving equitable outcomes.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy comprises four units or 12 credit points.
Core Units
- Foundations of Public Policy
- Equity, Leadership and Policy
- Evidence Based Policy Analysis
- Data Analytics and Public Policy
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent or three years of relevant work experience.
English Language Requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations' peoples' identity and lived experiences within historical and contemporary policy contexts.
- Interpret and communicate relevant data analyses and apply these to the policy-making process.
- Analyse the complex issues surrounding the formation, implementation and evaluation of public policy and the institutional and organisational contexts which shape the policy making process.
- Analyse and communicate approaches to complex problems while engaging in politically aware evidence-based policy design.
- Analyse a range of approaches and techniques to achieve equitable outcomes in policy development and policy implementation.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative full course fee in 2025: $14,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative full course fee is based on a study load of 12 credit points or four 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.