C06033v5 Graduate Diploma in Local Government

In the context of rapid technological and socioeconomic change, public administrators working in local government need a high level of professional expertise, a broad range of managerial and organisational skills, and a sound understanding of the changing needs and priorities of the sector and their communities.

The teaching and learning provided through this course provides an opportunity for such practitioners to broaden their professional knowledge and skills, underpinned by a strong foundation in public service and democratic values and principles.Tailored to the local government environment, the course enables participants to build an education program that responds to individual needs as it allows students to develop a study plan that matches the requirements of their professional development.

Subjects can be studied through intensive block release and the program can also be used as a stepping stone to a Master of Local Government (C04257).

The course totals 48 credit points, made up of eight subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

A typical program is shown below.

Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Spring commencing, full time

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Autumn commencing, part time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Spring commencing, part time

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• a UTS recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent, or higher qualification
• a UTS Graduate Certificate in Local Government Leadership
• a UTS Graduate Certificate in Development Assessment.

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must provide:

• a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining their reasons for wanting to study the Graduate Diploma in Local Government Management
• a CV clearly articulating local government sector-related work with a minimum experience of two years, and
• an employer's letter confirming the dates of employment, and the position held.

Applicants who do not satisfy the academic requirements may be considered on the ability to demonstrate equivalency through a minimum of two years' relevant work experience.

Applicants need to provide:

• a CV clearly articulating relevant experience
• an employer's letter confirming the dates of employment, and the position held, and
• a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study the Graduate Diploma in Local Government. If applicable, detail should be provided about general or professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.