Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Abbreviation: GradCertPubPol
Course code: R5M
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2364
Introductory comments
(Coordinator: Dr K Crowley)
The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy is offered on a full fee-paying basis only at the
Hobart campus. It is normally a 1 semester full-time or up to 2 years part-time program.
Students may enrol for semester 1 or semester 2 entry.
Admission & prerequisites
Students are normally expected to have a minimum of a bachelor degree from the
University of Tasmania or from another university or tertiary institution which is deemed
equivalent. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit a person with some other
tertiary qualification and relevant employment experience.
Course objectives
The GradCertPubPol aims to provide a quality tertiary qualification at the postgraduate
level in a professional coursework program. The course aims to provide students with
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a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of public policy;
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skills to engage in informed debate about major public policy issues in
contemporary society;
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knowledge of recent developments in the field;
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skills to appraise research critically.
Career outcomes
Enhancement of students’ careers by the achievement of a postgraduate award from a
prestigious university.
The course is endorsed by, and has the support of, the Tasmania State Service
Commissioner.
Credit
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Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Students with other postgraduate awards may apply for credit.
Course structure
Students are required to pass 50% of coursework units taken from the schedule below,
including the core unit HSD421 Policy Development.
Articulation
Students may elect to complete an additional 50% of coursework units and achieve the
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy. Students who take the additional coursework units
plus the Research Thesis unit are eligible to graduate with a Master of Public Policy
degree.
Schedule of units
Unit title
campus offered
weight
H~1
0%/25%
HSD421
H~2
H~2
H~1
H~1
H~1
H~1
H~1
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
25%
HSD422
HSD423
HSA434
HSA431
HSD412
HSD418
HGA412
unit code
Core unit
Policy Development
Elective units
Choose one of the following
Leadership, Influence and Dispute Resolution
Participation and Public Policy
Parliament in Society
Selected Topics in Australian Politics
Environmental Politics and Policy
Challenges to Governance
Social Research
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time
Course duration (1 semester)ì | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
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