The multi-disciplinary program develops understanding of the processes of policy formation, the delivery of policy programs, and the political and structural realities that can impact on decision-making. The course combines a focus on foundation knowledge and understanding of critical issues in public policy, governance, and policy analysis and evaluation with the choice of a broad range of policy specialisations including: Cultural and creative industries, Diplomacy and international trade, Health and social policy, Organisational leadership, Public finance, Regulatory policy, Sustainability and the environement, Transport and Urban policy. Participants are equipped for careers in public, not-for-profit and private organisations engaged in policy development and program delivery at all levels of government and between governments.

Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time: An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent. Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time: An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification/ experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent or An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average in both qualifications, or qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent. Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time An Australian undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent.