Graduate Diploma In Public Policy

The University of Adelaide (UoA)

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Qualification

1 Year

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$28338

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Enhance the frameworks of society Public policy shapes our lives. It governs everything from how we do business, to how our health, welfare and education systems operate, and how our nation engages with the world. Those who set and/or influence policy can create profound change by improving things like community equity, diversity, wellbeing, security and prosperity. Our Graduate Diploma in Public Policy prepares you to play a senior role. What will you do? Studied over one year full-time, the graduate diploma provides specialist knowledge in policy processes and governance institutions; high-level skills in policy analysis; and the capability to design sound policy in complex environments. The degree is highly interdisciplinary. It integrates knowledge from the University’s world-class experts in: politics; international relations; economics; law; environmental and social sciences; strategic communications; philosophy and more. You will gain: a sound understanding of political, legal and ethical issues affecting public policy; broad awareness of public policy's underlying economic principles; high-level skills in community engagement and its analysis; the opportunity to explore interests in specialist areas, such as international trade, human rights, environmental planning and governance, global food and agribusiness, public health, education and more. Where could it take you? You might pursue a career in politics or the public service. You could analyse and contribute to policy in a major industry body or consulting firm. Perhaps you’ll interpret policy for a large company, a lobbying organisation, or not-for-profit. You could also go on to further study with our Master of Public Policy. Potential careers Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Management Analyst, Manager / Business Management, Member of Parliament, Ministerial Adviser, NGO Policy Officer, Business Analyst, Natural Resource Manager, Business Consultant, Natural Resource Planner, Parks Management, Parliamentary Adviser, Conservationist, Consultant, Policy Adviser, Policy Developer, Political Adviser, Political Analyst, Corporate Policy Advisor, Project Manager, Public Relations Officer, Diplomatic corps, ...

For international students

Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0 English Language Requirements IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

For Iranian students

Students need to have a Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0

1 Year - Full time

Fee

A$43,000.00 (US$ 28,338) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

The University of Adelaide (Adelaide), North Terrace, UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE, South Australia, 5005, ADELAIDE, Australia

About

Ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and a member of Australia’s research-intensive Group of Eight, The University of Adelaide is a prestigious institution that provides students with an internationally recognised degree.
With 110 Rhodes Scholars and five Nobel Laureates among its distinguished alumni, Adelaide holds high standards for its teaching. A favourable staff-student ratio means that international students receive the support they need to succeed.
Over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are on offer at the institution, and with state-of-the-art facilities and world-leading technology, the University of Adelaide gives students endless career options. Degrees are put together in line with advice from key industry members and close work with government, to make sure students are ready to tackle the major challenges of tomorrow.
The University of Adelaide is connected across the globe. It works alongside governments, businesses, and other universities throughout Asia, Europe and North America to improve the lives of communities in need.
The careers service gives students the opportunity to network and connect with employers, provides support for putting together the perfect CV, and helps to prepare them for their career.
Based in South Australia, Adelaide is among the top 10 on The Economist’s list of the world’s most liveable cities, it is safe, clean and brilliantly green. Compared to other Australian cities, the cost of living is reasonable. The main campus is within walking distance of the city centre. From art galleries to sports stadiums, students are never far away from the vast array of cultural experiences that are on offer.

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