Graduate Diploma of Public Policy
at Australian National University

Canberra, Australia

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Public Policy is an exit Award only and is not available for direct admission.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the degree, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key debates and thinking in the field of public policy, in Australia and globally
Engage in debates and analysis of public policy issues and practical challenges across diverse contexts
Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methodologies relevant to the field of public policy
Analyse, synthesise and communicate policy problems from multiple perspectives
Develop policy recommendations in response to problems in changing policy environments
Understand challenges relating to management, implementation and evaluation of public policies and respond to these

Course Content
Program Structure:

The Graduate Diploma of Public Policy requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:

48 units from completion of courses listed in one of the following Masters Degrees:
- MCLCH Master of Climate Change
- MEREC Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
- MEMDV Master of Environmental Management and Development
- MIDEC Master of International and Development Economics
- MPUAD Master of Public Administration
- MPUBP Master of Public Policy
Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements

The Graduate Diploma of Public Policy is an exit Award only and is not available for direct admission.
Fees & Scholarships
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Annual indicative fee for international students

$48,802.00

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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Loan Amount Disbursed

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