C06121v2 Graduate Diploma in Applied Policy

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Policy, offered by the UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS:

IPPG), is designed for current or aspiring professionals and practitioners in the public, private and non-profit sectors seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills base and career opportunities.The course has an applied focus which is theoretically underpinned.

It includes active approaches to learning including policy debates, case studies, role plays, group discussions, presentations and guest speakers.

The course is informed by the applied policy and social research experience of the UTS:

IPPG with government, industry and the community in the Australian context and internationally.The course offers students the opportunity to critically apply their learning to case studies drawn from UTS:

IPPG's research program and their own workplaces to innovate solutions.To tailor their course, students can choose electives and sub-majors from a range of subjects across UTS.

The course offers a general policy stream focusing on professional applied practice, as well as major streams in Public Policy and Program Design, Evidence and Evaluation, Strategic Communication, Local government, Project Management, Behavioural Economics, and Public Leadership.The course utilises several teaching formats, including intensive block mode and online delivery, designed by academics, practitioners and industry leaders.

Most subjects are offered in flexible mode and delivered in blocks or online for more effective integration of study and work commitments.

Students must complete 48 credit points made up of 24 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The following example shows a typical part-time program.

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, with at credit average
• a UTS Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy.

In addition, applicants need to provide:

• a CV demonstrating relevant experience
• an employer's letter confirming the dates of employment, and the position held, and
• a personal statement (max. 300 words) addressing their reasons for wanting to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Applied Policy.

Applicants who do not satisfy the academic requirements may be considered on the ability to demonstrate equivalency through a minimum of three 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 Certificate in Applied policy. 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.