Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Online

University of Canberra — 100% Online

Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Online

Gain the foundation to influence change through public policy

Download a brochure

Speak to an Enrolment Adviser

Leave your details and we will call you back with information on your preferred courses.

Find out more about:

Fees
Entry requirements
Course descriptions
Application guide

What our students say

"Studying online with UC has added much awesome stuff in my life, Filler text with max 3 lines, Character limit this area"

Sunny Gustavo Master of Public Policy Student

By submitting this form, you agree that a representative of University of Canberra may contact you by email, phone and SMS in relation to your enquiry and to provide you with further information about its programs. You may opt out at any time. For more information on how your personal information will be collected, stored and used, please see our Privacy Statement.

* All fields required

Step 1 of 3 /

I am interested in:

First name

Last name

Next step

* All fields required

Step 2 of 3 /

Desired start date

Reason for enquiry

Highest Level of Education

Relevant work experience

Field of study

Next step

Go Back

* All fields required

Step 3 of 3 /

Phone

invalid

Country

Postcode

Go Back

Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Public Policy at UC?

Supported online learning

Learn 100% online with support from UC’s politics, public policy, economics, legal and business experts.

Built for policy professionals

Gain the practical, analytical and comprehensive skills to curate policy research and recommendations, applying them to real-world contexts.

Learn from the home of policy-making

Benefit from UC’s decades of policy knowledge and close ties with the policy community.

Why study at UC
Course overview
What you will study
Upcoming intakes
Related study options

Course highlights

Learn the foundations of public policy
Identify strategies to improve policy-making
Understand the path to addressing contemporary challenges
Recognise the power of data to leverage policy
Learn in-demand skills in data analytics
Study online around your life and work

Speak with an adviser

Overview

With the University of Canberra’s online Graduate Certificate in Public Policy, you can build your knowledge in data analytics, extend your understanding in equity and leadership frameworks and gain a strong foundation in research, briefings and policy planning.

Download a brochure

What you will study

Gain in-demand critical skills to assist in researching, evaluating and designing public policy with flexible and accelerated learning from Australia’s home of policy-making.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy – and the Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation – lead on to the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and the Master of Public Policy. Each of the graduate certificates is an entry and exit point.

Graduate Certificate
in Public Policy
4 units | 8 months*

Develop practical and in-demand skills in public policy to exit with a graduate certificate, or go on to further study.

Graduate Certificate in
Policy Evaluation
4 units | 8 months*

Develop applied knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling and policy evaluation to exit with a graduate certificate, or go on to further study.

Graduate Diploma
in Public Policy
8 units | 16 months*

Build on a strong foundation in public policy to exit with a graduate diploma, or go on to complete the Master of Public Policy.

Master of Public Policy
12 units | 2 years*

Complete all 12 units to earn your Master of Public Policy in as little as two years.

*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.

Unsure about your situation or need help to understand the course structure, details or pathways? We are here to help you.

Enquire now

Jan

2024

Mar

2024

May

2024

Jul

2024

Sep

2024

Oct

2024

Taught by the best in the industry

Associate Professor Mary Walsh

Acting Associate Dean Education, Faculty of Business, Government and Law

“We’ve consulted with our course advisory groups and our industry experts and they’ve told us what they want from employees in the public and non-public sectors, particularly the health, social and intelligence sectors. Through consultation they have provided us with an understanding of what the needs of the professional workplace and employment market are. We have expert input, great pedagogy and a fantastic learning experience that is fully online”.

Ready to get started?

Investing in the right course for you is important to us and we’re here to help. Simply send us an email or schedule a call-back at a time that works for you.

Finding the best course for you
How our courses work
How to apply and enrol
How our courses are structured
How online study works at UC

Download now Enquire now

Related study options

Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

8 months
part-time

View course

Graduate Diploma in Public Policy

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

16 months
part-time

View course

Master of Public Policy

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

2 years
part-time

View course

Privacy statement

UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where the Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.

Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Online

Download a brochure

Speak to an Enrolment Adviser

What our students say

Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Public Policy at UC?

Supported online learning

Built for policy professionals

Learn from the home of policy-making

Course highlights

Overview

What you will study

Upcoming intakes

Taught by the best in the industry

Ready to get started?

Related study options