GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations

Graduate Certificate in Public Policy

University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

The University of Western Australia's Graduate Certificate in Public Policy degree. Students who study public policy will work in all levels of government, in the not-for-profit sector, in consulting firms and in international organisations. They can be social entrepreneurs, policy analysts, consultants to government or hold public office. This course will give you the necessary multi-disciplinary understanding of these roles, and help you to understand, design and evaluate economic and public policies.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$47,200
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

  • Option - Group A: ECON5514 Economic Research and Evaluation Methods
  • ECON5515Economic Growth and Institutions
  • ECON5516The Economics of Public Policy
  • LAWS4227Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions
  • LAWS5215Risk Regulation
  • LAWS5223Theories for Contemporary Criminal Justice
  • LAWS5260Intersections of Law
  • Policy and Governance
  • POLS5501The Politics of Public Policy
  • POLS5503Public Administration
  • POLS5505Regulation and Governance

Admissions

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either: (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or (c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or (2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

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