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UQ unites top-tier academics, policy experts, and innovative researchers to provide an exceptional educational journey for aspiring governance and policy professionals.
Located in the Graduate Centre for Governance and International Affairs at UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, this one-year full-time (or part-time option) Graduate Diploma program elevates your academic journey while enhancing your leadership potential and career prospects.
Throughout the program, you'll engage with advanced coursework – selecting from more than 30 specialized subjects – to develop practical expertise, research capabilities, and a thoughtful, analytical perspective on contemporary governance and policy challenges.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.