Duration

Half Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

8

Faculty

Social & Behavioural Sciences

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a GPA of 4.5 or post-secondary study and work experience.

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 8175

A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Apply online

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Political Science and International Studies

Email: pols@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3346 9544

Duration

Half Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

8

Faculty

Social & Behavioural Sciences

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a GPA of 4.5 or post-secondary study and work experience.

CRICOS Code: 065330M

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

Indicative program fee: AUD$ 10525

A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

Phone:

Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email:

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy?

This program focuses on issues of governance and analyses how society deals with challenges and policy problems, often by combining the resources of government, private and community sectors. Students develop practical knowledge combined with high level research skills and a critical, enquiring approach to questions of governance and policy development in the new millennium. Students will be exposed to leading thinkers and debates in the public, private and community sectors, and will develop capacities to enhance effectiveness in the workplace and gain a better understanding of the way governments operate as well as the major public issues confronting our society.

What you can study

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy.

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a GPA of 4.5 or post-secondary study and work experience.

Apply online

Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a GPA of 4.5 or post-secondary study and work experience.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 065330M

International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.

Click here for more information on applying for a visa.

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 8175

A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Fees for International students

Indicative program fee: AUD$ 10525

A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.

Fees calculator

Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.

Fee rules

View the 2013 Fee Rules.

What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy

Careers

Graduates of the Governance and Public Policy programs will have skills in areas such as political analysis, governance strategies, policy analysis and issues management. Such skills are applicable in the public sector and also in the private and community sectors.

While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.

Program Rules and Requirements

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.

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See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy.

Program Rules for the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy