Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2013

Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Social & Behavioural Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institutionwith a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy with a GPA of 4.5.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

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

Web:

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Social & Behavioural Sciences

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institutionwith a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy with a GPA of 4.5.

CRICOS Code: 065317G

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

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the 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

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Graduate Diploma 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 and 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 and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institutionwith a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy with a GPA of 4.5.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from a recognised tertiary institutionwith a GPA of 4.5 or Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy with a GPA of 4.5.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 065317G

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 via the 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.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Graduate Diploma 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.

Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

#16 from the MGPP list comprising

  • #8 from Part A
  • #8 from Part B
  • Students wishing to complete a field must take #8 from the chosen specialisation

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: