Magnify your potential in public policy
Shape the future of public policy with UC's flexible online courses. Gain practical skills and multidisciplinary expertise to address real-world challenges, whether you're crafting impactful policies or driving systemic change. With specialised pathways in Gender Policy, LGBTQIA+ Policy, and Policy Evaluation, you can tailor your studies to your passions and career goals. Learn from leading academics and industry experts and equip yourself to create lasting impact.
Public Policy
Why choose Public Policy courses at UC?
Learn from Australia’s home of public policy-making
Study alongside leading academics and industry practitioners with decades of experience and strong ties to the policy community, ensuring your education is both academically rigorous and highly relevant.
Unique specialisations and pathways
Tailor your studies to your interests with pathways across Gender Policy, LGBTQIA+ Policy, and Policy Evaluation—building multidisciplinary knowledge you can apply to real-life policy challenges. All pathways articulate into the Master of Public Policy.
Career-focused expertise
Gain practical, analytical, and multidisciplinary skills designed to address real-world challenges, preparing you for impactful roles in government, NGOs, and the private sector.
Explore your postgraduate course options
Graduate Certificate
A graduate certificate is the first stage of postgraduate study and takes around eight months to complete online, studying part-time. Graduate certificates are a great way to ease into postgraduate study, be introduced to the core concepts of a particular topic and explore what works best for you.
Graduate Diploma
A graduate diploma is the second stage of postgraduate study. You can complete them in around 16 months online, studying part-time, or less if you’ve already studied a graduate certificate. Graduate diplomas will give you the additional time to deepen your knowledge and establish a stronger understanding of your chosen study area.
Master's by coursework
A full master’s degree takes around two years of part-time online study, or less if you’ve completed a graduate certificate or graduate diploma. A master's degree will allow you to gain specialised and advanced knowledge in a particular topic, giving you a competitive edge in the employment marketplace.
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