The Graduate Certificate of Public Policy provides knowledge and professional skills for those who wish to broaden and deepen their general or technical skills in public policy, bringing real-world knowledge that matters to governments, businesses and communities. The program allows students to choose from a wide range of courses listed in Crawford School masters degrees including policy and governance; applied economics for government; climate, environment and development policy; and national security. Students who are thinking of later proceeding on to a Master degree should consider the course-selection requirements appropriate to the various Master degrees.

 

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Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of foundational issues in the field of public policy, in Australia and globally.
2. Reflect critically on public policy issues and practical challenges in diverse contexts.
3. Display familiarity with analysis and research methods for public policy challenges.
4. Explain political, technical or institutional policy problems from multiple perspectives.
5. Analyse and communicate policy problems in changing policy environments.
6. Understand challenges relating to management, implementation and evaluation of public policies.