Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate of Political Science 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. USD17,530.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Graduate Certificate in Political Science offers students comprehensive insights into current political issues while developing analytical frameworks and research capabilities essential for navigating today's political environment.
This program empowers learners to examine pressing questions like: Why do voters gravitate toward populist leaders? How can we improve election prediction models? What drives ethnic tensions and what approaches best explain them?
Ideal for aspiring researchers, the certificate benefits those targeting careers in government agencies, global institutions, non-profits, or corporate sectors, as well as students planning advanced academic pursuits in this discipline.
Career Prospects
This qualification appeals to professionals seeking government roles, positions with international agencies or NGOs, private sector opportunities, or additional academic specialization in political science.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present one of the following
Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4 or 7
Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 or 7
Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4 or 7
24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4or 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.
Bachelor or international equivalent with GPA 4 or 7
Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4 or 7
Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4 or 7
24 units of courses in a postgraduate program a GPA of 4or 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