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Graduate Certificate

Canberra
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. Crawford online courses are not 'study at your own pace'.
Entry Requirements

* A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.

Duration
6 - 6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

Masters (Coursework)

Perth
The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
86.60%

Graduate Certificate

City campus, City
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy, offered by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG), is designed for current or aspiring professionals and practitioners in the public, private and non-profit sectors seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills base and career...
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Certificate

Canberra
There has never been a better time to upskill, retrain, and change tracks. The Graduate Certificate of Climate Policy is the new gateway for you to become a climate change specialist and climate policymaker in the Australian Government National Priority area.
Entry Requirements

* A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.

Duration
6 - 6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

Masters (Coursework)

Canberra
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.
Entry Requirements
  • A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with minimum GPA 5/7 (For commencement of the MPP as of 1 January 2018, work experience is no longer required). Or, view alternative requirements by clicking the link here.

  • Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

  • Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.

Study Mode
In person, Online

Graduate Certificate

South Bank
This program equips professionals who work with policy or in policy roles with the skills needed to respond to the complex challenges and rapidly evolving demands of policy analysis, design and implementation.
Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Policy Analysis, a student must:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0 scale) OR
  • have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field or with the public sector OR
  • have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Tuition Fees
$12,500 per year
International Tuition Fees
$15,500 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
89.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Canberra
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.
Entry Requirements

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7. Or, for alternative requirements, click the link here.

Study Mode
In person, Online

Graduate Certificate

Canberra
Upskill, retraining and track changing are always at the top of agenda for many in uncertain times. We are here to be with you all the way through the important journey.
Entry Requirements

* A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.

Duration
6 - 6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online

Graduate Certificate

Casuarina, Casuarina
Be a change maker and help shape social, environmental, and economic policy in Australia.
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification.

Applicants who don't meet the entry requirements, are advised to contact the course coordinator in the Faculty of Arts and Society by email to fas@cdu.edu.au for further advice.

Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Graduate Certificate

Canberra
This program aims to enhance the capacity of present and future policy-makers to meet the challenges of 21st century governance and to help make them innovation leaders within the Australian Public Service (APS).
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Graduate Satisfaction
80.00%

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Arup Melbourne Office

Take a sneak peek inside Arup's office facilities in Melbourne, where new graduates start their careers!

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Take a virtual tour inside Arup's office at Barrack Place, 151 Clarence St, Sydney.

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