GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy is a one-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for professionals seeking a more substantial policy qualification. It builds foundations in governance, institutions and policy analysis, then investigates complex policy challenges and the factors that shape effective public administration, developing skills relevant to leadership and strategy. It can lead into the Master of Governance and Public Policy. Graduates work in the public service, policy analysis, advocacy and governance roles.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Principles of International Law [Elective], Indigenous Politics within and beyond the state [Elective], Policy Design and Implementation, Dynamics of Governance, International Crisis Management [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or a Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy from the university. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
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