Graduate Certificate of Public Policy (GCertPubPolicy)

Program Code

GCPUP

Academic Year

2023

Special Notes

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Public Policy is designed for those who work in, or aspire to have a career in, policy, whether it is in government, intergovernmental organisations, industry or not-for-profit sector.

The program adopts a multidisciplinary approach in the development of the student’s knowledge and skills in public policy. It brings together current public policy theory and debates with practical policy analysis skill development relevant for the 21st Century.

The Graduate Certificate of Public Policy is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 0.5 year.

Conditions

Interruption of program:
Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Graduate Certificate of Public Policy

There shall be a Graduate Certificate of Public Policy.

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Graduate Certificate 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 12 units, comprising:
1. Core courses to the value of 9 units
2. Electives to the value of 3 units

Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.

Core Courses

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
POLICY 7001 Fundamentals of Public Policy 3

and

Courses to the value of at least 6 units from the following:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3
GEOG 7016 Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis 3
POLICY 7002 Ethics and Politics in Policy 3
LAW 7177 Introduction to Australian Law 3