Graduate Diploma in Public Policy in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

The University of Sydney | Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 49,500
(c. USD34,907.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

Develop a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of policy dynamics across international, national, and community scales amidst evolving public expectations, limited funding, and emerging cross-border issues with the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy. Examine how political, social, economic, cultural, and technological influences create both possibilities and limitations in domestic and international contexts. This program covers key topics including migration patterns, ethical governance, emergency response systems, institutional frameworks, and sustainability issues. The curriculum blends academic theories of policy formation with real-world political case studies. Ideal for current or aspiring public servants, as well as professionals from NGOs and private enterprises seeking insights into governmental policy processes. Hosted by the Department of Government and International Relations, you'll select specialized courses covering global affairs, political systems comparison, and domestic governance, enhancing your expertise in policy development and execution.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy requires:

a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree with a major in social sciences, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification, or
completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.
IELTS - A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Tuition AUD 49,500

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