GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Public Policy is an award tied to RMIT's Master of Public Policy (MC216). RMIT's own Master of Public Policy page names this exact credential directly, in the context of advanced standing: applicants who already hold 'RMIT's Graduate Diploma in Public Policy' are eligible for a 1-year duration (with advanced standing) entry into the Master. This confirms the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy is a real, currently offered RMIT credential, structured as the first year of the 192-credit-point Master. RMIT does not publish a standalone marketing page for it; it functions as an exit award reached by completing the first year of the Master, in the same way as RMIT's other embedded Graduate Diplomas.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Drawn from the first year of the Master of Public Policy's own published course structure. RMIT's Master page states: 'In your first year
- you'll build expertise in systems thinking
- ethics
- critical thinking and policy analysis while learning how evidence
- politics and implementation shape public policy. You'll also begin tailoring your degree through electives or a minor
- allowing you to explore policy areas or complementary skills aligned with your career goals.' This first-year coursework corresponds to the Graduate Diploma level
Admissions
Academic requirements 2-year duration An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 (out of 4.0); OR A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a designated policy position (equivalent to VPS4), or equivalent. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. 1.5-year duration (with advanced standi
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