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University of Adelaide

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Graduate Diploma in Public Policy

  • Graduate Diploma

Public policy shapes our lives.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
3GD121, 103554J
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$43,000 per year / $43,000 total

About this course

Public policy shapes our lives. It governs everything from how we do business, to how our health, welfare and education systems operate, and how our nation engages with the world.

Those who set and/or influence policy can create profound change by improving things like community equity, diversity, wellbeing, security and prosperity. Our Graduate Diploma in Public Policy prepares you to play a senior role.

What will you do?

Studied over one year full-time, the graduate diploma provides specialist knowledge in policy processes and governance institutions; high-level skills in policy analysis; and the capability to design sound policy in complex environments.

Where could it take you?

You might pursue a career in politics or the public service
. You could analyse and contribute to policy in a major industry body or consulting firm. Perhaps you'll interpret policy for a large company, a lobbying organisation,
or not-for-profit. You could also go on to further study with our Master of Public Policy.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

Course structure

To qualify for the degree of Graduate Diploma of Public Policy, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
1. Core courses to the value of 15 units
2. Electives to the value of 9 units

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Adelaide.
85.3%
Overall satisfaction
85.3%
Skill scale
82.4%
Teaching scale
54.6%
Employed full-time