Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
Abbreviation: GradDipPubPol
Course code: R6M
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2364
Introductory comments
(Coordinator: Dr K Crowley)
The Graduate Diploma in Public Policy is offered on a full fee-paying basis only at the
Hobart campus. It is normally a 1 year (or 2 semesters) 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 GradDipPubPol aims to provide a 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 conduct and 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 Diploma in Public Policy
Students with other postgraduate awards may apply for credit.
Course structure
Students must complete 100% of coursework units from the schedule below including the
core unit HSD421 Policy Development.
Articulation
Students with other postgraduate awards may apply for credit.
Students who complete the GradDipPubPol program may elect to complete the 50%
Research Thesis unit and take out the Master of Public Policy. Students who terminate
their studies after completing 50% of the coursework units (including the core unit) are
eligible to take out the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy.
Schedule of units
Unit title
campus offered
weight
H~1
0%/25%
HSD421
H~2
H~1
H~1
H~2
H~2
H~1
H~1
H~1
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
25%
HSD422
HSA434
HSA431
HSD423
HSD425
HSD412
HSD418
HGA412
unit code
Core unit
Policy Development
Elective units
Choose three of the following
Leadership, Influence and Dispute Resolution
Parliament in Society
Selected Topics in Australian Politics
Participation and Public Policy
Policy Implementation and Evaluation
Environmental Politics and Policy
Challenges to Governance
Social Research
An approved combination of units from elsewhere in the University may, under certain circumstances, be
substituted for 25% of the above elective units.
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
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Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
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