The Pacific region faces a number of challenging development and policy issues whilst also being at the heart of many global debates such as climate change and security. This graduate certificate provides a condensed pathway to deeper research-led learning on the Pacific region for policymakers, program designers, researchers and analysts working on and in the Pacific region. This flexible program offers the foundations to understand the complexities of development in the Pacific, while covering the depth and breadth of the current development, societal and political issues affecting the Pacific region. Students can choose from courses with traditional and intensive delivery methods, featuring assessment methods which foster critical awareness through an emphasis on building an evidence-base for policy work.

Employment Opportunities

This degree is suitable for professionals and practitioners seeking to advance their knowledge and engagement with the Pacific region. Relevant fields include the public service, the government sector (national and international), embassies and the diplomatic corps, the development sector and other non-profit-organisations.