Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from The University of Western Australia focuses on how the government interacts with the economy and the law and examines, for example: economic growth, stability, taxation, criminal justice, infrastructure provision, regulation, health, defence, education and social security.

Students who study public policy will work in all levels of government, in the not-for-profit sector, in consulting firms and in international organisations. They can be social entrepreneurs, policy analysts, consultants to government or hold public office. This course will give you the necessary multi-disciplinary understanding of these roles, and help you to understand, design and evaluate economic and public policies.

Flexibility

The postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies.

The flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units.

Career Pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy is designed to nurture future leaders of government, non-profit, and private sector organisations that are aimed at pursuing the public interest.

Graduates may be employed as public policy analysts (either in economics or public administration and governance), as well as managers in public sector departments and agencies.

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

These are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Research and Evaluation Methods

Economic Growth and Institutions

The Economics of Public Policy

Theory & Practice of Risk Regulation

Theories of Justice and Punishment

Intersections of Law, Policy and Government

The Politics of Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 095760G

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or

at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or

significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

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Tuition Fees

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22350 AUD / full

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13000 AUD / full

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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