Graduate Certificate in Policy and Development

Development policy can include anything from foreign aid and peace-building to promoting human rights, limiting climate change, negotiating between international corporations and much more.

In this course, you'll explore development policy, policy analysis and management practice across a range of settings. You'll develop the analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills you need to work in government and the not-for-profit and private sectors, in Australia and internationally.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Policy and Development at Murdoch

1. Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program and earn credit towards your course by putting your learning into practice.
2. Study on your own terms. Classes are offered at a range of times with both intensive and traditional offerings available.
3. Get involved in free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, policy research and analysing data, ethical decision making, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you will cover include:

• Critical approaches to development
• Public sector management
• Policy research and evaluation
• Financial administration and budgeting

Your future career

If you're a recent graduate expanding your knowledge in the area of policy and development, or a professional exploring a new career direction, this course will give you new professional skills and a competitive edge in your career.

You could find work in the government and public sector, the not-for-profit sector and in business, in roles such as:

• Policy Officer
• Aid Development and Implementation Officer
• Policy Evaluation Officer
• International Aid Officer
• International Community Liaison Officer

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing