Graduate Certificate of Politics and Policy

Discover how you can shape the future of public life through Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Politics and Policy. Combining contemporary theory with industry-relevant skills, this course will equip you with the foundation knowledge to understand the complex machinations of the contemporary democratic system and its most pressing challenges. You'll also gain the professional skills required to develop, execute and evaluate policymaking across vital public sectors including education and employment.

Are you ready to build an impactful career helping to shape society through the dynamic realms of politics and policy?

Prepare for the challenges and excitement of transforming political ideas into beneficial public policy. In this industry-shaped course, you will learn from academics who are experts in their fields and have extensive professional networks in politics and policy. You'll gain industry-relevant experience and practical skills by working on real-world projects, such as developing policy briefing papers or political communication strategies.

Through electives, you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the complex and often competing array of accountabilities at force in governance, the distribution of power and authority between the tiers of the federal system of government, and the interplay of communication, politics and public opinion. You'll also gain insights into current Australian public policy in key fields such as foreign policy, crime and urban design, and consider innovative ideas for changes of policy direction drawing on lessons from overseas.

With a dual understanding of the theoretical foundations of politics and the nuances of effective and ethical policymaking, you will graduate job ready with a range of industry-relevant skills and an applied understanding of politics in action.

This course is delivered via Deakin's premium online platform, ensuring a collaborative, fully supported and flexible study environment, so you can get ahead with your career journey while also maintaining work, study and personal commitments.

Graduate with the expertise and practical skills to confidently enter a role as policy officer, analyst, consultant or adviser in a variety of professional fields, including:

• local, state and national government
• political office
• international relations
• industry and the private sector
• stakeholder engagement
• communication and training

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To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Politics and Policy, a student must successfully complete the following:

• 2 credit points of compulsory core units
• 2 credit points selected from course electives
• Academic Integrity Module DAI001 (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Applications for credit transfer will be considered depending on the quality and subject matter of the student's prior qualifications and professional experience.