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About the course
Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Politics and Policy builds foundational knowledge of contemporary democratic systems and the challenges they face, alongside practical policymaking skills. You’ll learn how to develop, implement and evaluate policy across key public sectors and engage with real-world tasks such as policy briefing papers and communication strategies. The course is delivered fully online for flexible, supported postgraduate study in politics and policy.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles where political insight and policy capability are valued across government, public sector agencies, advocacy and community organisations, and policy-focused roles in business. Skills in analysing political contexts, developing and evaluating policy, and producing briefs and communication strategies support pathways such as policy officer/adviser, government relations or public affairs roles, and program or project support work in politics and policy. Preparing graduates for advanced professional, specialist, and leadership roles in the discipline.
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