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Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (SCC101.1)

Graduate Certificate.
University of Canberra

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Public Policy is designed for middle-level managers and professionals working in sectors that serve the community. It develops practical capability to analyse policy problems, understand policy processes, and apply evidence to decision-making. Delivered online with UC support, it provides a focused postgraduate credential in public policy within the Canberra School of Government. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can use this qualification to strengthen or pivot into policy-focused roles across government, NGOs and community-service organisations. It supports work in policy analysis, program and project support, stakeholder engagement, and advisory roles where evidence, governance and implementation skills are needed. The graduate certificate provides a postgraduate pathway for professional practice in public policy. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$29,000 per year

tick icon Local:

A$29,000 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

0.7 years

campus icon Campuses

Online
UC - Canberra

tick icon Course Code

SCC101

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$7,000

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL COURSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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