Course overview
UQ brings world-class scholars, policy practitioners and cutting-edge researchers together to deliver a first-class learning experience for those looking to develop a career in governance and policy. Housed in the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs within UQs School of Political Science and International Studies, the half year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Graduate Certificate program aims to take your student experience to a new level and boost your quality and employability as a future leader. As a student, you will undertake high-level coursework to gain practical knowledge and research skills, and a critical, inquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in...
Course record
CRICOS
00025B
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-queensland/courses/graduate-certificate-in-governance-and-public-policy.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or To have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a public policy organisation. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed. A bachelor'
- s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or To have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience in a public policy organisation. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- St Lucia

