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Crawford School of Public Policy

About Crawford School of Public Policy

ANU Crawford School of Public Policy delivers high-quality education across a range of postgraduate degree programs relevant to national and international policy, with diverse and academically distinguished lecturers whose research and practice inform teaching. They pride in working closely with their students to become critical thinkers and effective leaders and aspire to influence public policy, working in local, national, regional and global contexts. At Crawford School, you can build on your undergraduate degree and specialise in your area of interest across key policy issues including:

Economics

  • environmental and resources economics and policy
  • international and development economics and policy

Resource, Environment and Development

  • climate change and policy
  • environmental management and development policy

Policy and Governance

  • public policy
  • public administration
  • economic policy
  • environment and public policy
  • foreign and defence policy
  • global development policy
  • health policy
  • indigenous and development policy
  • integrity and anti-corruption
  • international policy
  • policy analysis
  • policy communication
  • population change
  • public finance
  • regulation policy
  • social policy
  • social research methods

National Security

  • national security policy

At Australia's leading university in Canberra, the heart of the Australian Government, Crawford School—a place where you will be inspired and challenged to enhance your professional future and achieve your academic and career goals—offers learning at the cutting edge of research and globally informed perspectives on Australian policy and government.

Crawford School works closely with national and international research organisations, institutes, and governments. They host eminent scholars and practitioners from around the world for public lectures, seminars and workshops, giving our students ready access to a broad and varied public policy community.

Applying for postgraduate study

Apply directly online. You should receive a reply within 5 working days. For assistance, please email at crawford.enquiries@anu.edu.au.

Available programs

Economics

Policy and Governance

Resources, Environment and Development

National Security

Featured programs

TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C

Courses

Featured Courses

Masters (Coursework)

Make a meaningful contribution Are you eager to make a real and lasting contribution to society's big challenges, including climate change, pollution, water management, and sustainable agriculture?

Masters (Coursework)

Solve complex global environmental problems as a climate change expert or policymaker with this graduate degree. Upskill or retrain in an Australian Government National Priority Area Gain a better understanding of current issues and approaches to climate change science and policy.

Masters (Coursework)

You may watch an introductory video for the program here. Study in-person or online In 2024, all graduate courses offered by the Crawford School will be available for either in-person or online study. All students are expected to attend live sessions at particular times each week for their courses.

Student Stories


  • Student Stories
I am not currently studying, but hoping to do a doctorate degree sometime soon!

Jasmin Logg-Scarvell

  • Student Stories
I am not currently studying, but hoping to do a doctorate degree sometime soon!

Jasmin Logg-Scarvell

  • Student Stories
Your undergraduate degree doesn’t define you – it’s a springboard to other things.

Alison Reeve

  • Student Stories
Your undergraduate degree doesn’t define you – it’s a springboard to other things.

Alison Reeve

  • Student Stories
I finally decided to take the plunge after looking at the courses on offer.

Stephen Priest

  • Student Stories
I finally decided to take the plunge after looking at the courses on offer.

Stephen Priest

  • Student Stories
I am not currently studying, but hoping to do a doctorate degree sometime soon!

Jasmin Logg-Scarvell

  • Student Stories
I am not currently studying, but hoping to do a doctorate degree sometime soon!

Jasmin Logg-Scarvell

  • Student Stories
Your undergraduate degree doesn’t define you – it’s a springboard to other things.

Alison Reeve

  • Student Stories
Your undergraduate degree doesn’t define you – it’s a springboard to other things.

Alison Reeve

  • Student Stories
I finally decided to take the plunge after looking at the courses on offer.

Stephen Priest

  • Student Stories
I finally decided to take the plunge after looking at the courses on offer.

Stephen Priest


Videos


Primer on cost benefit analysis

Associate Professor Leo Dobes discusses his short courses on cost-benefit analysis.

Energy fundamentals and policy for policymakers

Associate Professor Frank Jotzo and Associate Professor Karen Hussey discuss an upcoming masterclass that examines emerging issues facing Australian energy policymakers in the context of global energy market trends and domestic technological and policy developments.

Data and evidence for effective decision-making

Dr Nicholas Biddle and Professor Peter Whiteford discuss a three-day course that will provide you with an advanced introduction to using data evaluation, analysis and interpretation to inform and improve public policy design and service delivery.

Primer on cost benefit analysis

Associate Professor Leo Dobes discusses his short courses on cost-benefit analysis.

Energy fundamentals and policy for policymakers

Associate Professor Frank Jotzo and Associate Professor Karen Hussey discuss an upcoming masterclass that examines emerging issues facing Australian energy policymakers in the context of global energy market trends and domestic technological and policy developments.

Data and evidence for effective decision-making

Dr Nicholas Biddle and Professor Peter Whiteford discuss a three-day course that will provide you with an advanced introduction to using data evaluation, analysis and interpretation to inform and improve public policy design and service delivery.