University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Learn advanced analytical and leadership skills to navigate complex policy challenges and drive impactful governance solutions in the public and private sectors.
Course overview
As a student in the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy, you'll undertake high-level coursework - choosing from over 30 subjects - to gain practical knowledge, research skills, and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the modern world.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of how governments operate and the major public issues confronting our society across areas such as community and international policy, governance and development, and resource management.
As a 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.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 16 units comprising:
- Eight units from GDipGPP Flexible Core Courses.
- Eight units for GDipGPP Program Elective Courses.
Unless otherwise stated, each course is valued at two units.
Complete exactly eight units from the following:
- Dynamics of Governance
- Dynamics of Public Policy
- Comparative Public Policy
- Knowledge and Evidence in Public Policy
- Policy Design and Implementation
- Economic Analysis and Public Policy
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- A Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from the university.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Outcomes
Career Outcomes
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Think Tank Adviser
- Policy Research Institute Member
- Not-for-profit Manager
- Environmental Adviser
- Ministerial Team Member
- Diplomatic Corps Official
- Public Policy Adviser
- International Law Practitioner
- Global Health and Development Adviser
- Social Justice Advocate
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $29,440 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.