Course overview
QUT Online's Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance will open pathways into both policy development roles in government agencies, and policy analysis roles in political and non-government offices. You will hone skills that allow you to undertake rigorous and critically informed analyses of government policies, allowing you to play a key role in the design and successful implementation of various policies. Similarly you will have the opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the relevant ethical obligations required of a public service official. Public service roles are dynamic in nature and require public officials to possess a broad skill set. Working in areas of policy and governance, public...
Course record
CRICOS
00213J
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline
- or A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in government or a related area and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience working in the public sector and/or justice
- or Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience working in the public sector or justice A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline OrA recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in government or a related area and two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience working in the public sector and/or justice OrFive years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience working in the public sector or justice
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
- Online

