Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate of Policy Design and Analysis in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
24,840
(c. USD17,480.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Graduate Certificate in Policy Design and Analysis is designed for emerging professionals looking to launch or progress their careers in government and public sector roles. This program provides essential skills to address policy challenges at local, national, and international levels in today's complex world. Upon graduation, students will grasp the concepts and frameworks influencing modern policy work and understand how to operate within both national and global governance systems. The interdisciplinary coursework is taught by distinguished academics specializing in policy research, governance structures, political evolution, and public sector management, with particular focus on Australia and the Asia-Pacific. This certificate serves as a pathway to the Master of Public Policy degree.
Career Pathways
Roles within Australian federal and state governments; Social purpose organizations and charities; Policy advocacy groups; International institutions
Program Objectives
Develop knowledge of the systems, structures, and political dynamics influencing modern policy-making and governance
Critically assess how policy and governance issues are conceptualized, defined, and addressed
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present one of the following
A Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7
A Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 OR 7
A Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4 OR 7
24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4 OR 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 40 in Analytical Writing AND a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
A Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4 OR 7
A Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 OR 7
A Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4 OR 7
24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4 OR 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 40 in Analytical Writing AND a minimum of 3 years fulltime equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
24,840