This program focuses on issues of governance and analyses how society deals with challenges and policy problems, often by combining the resources of government, 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.

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate 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.

Study options

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

• Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy
• Master of Governance and Public Policy
• Master of Governance and Public Policy
• Master of Governance and Public Policy

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate 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.

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.