Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy
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In today’s interconnected and fast-evolving world, strategic policy has become inseparable from defence, security and geopolitics. Governments, businesses and institutions need professionals who can interpret complex environments, anticipate risks, and contribute to decisions that shape stability and resilience at national, regional and global levels. This growing demand is driving opportunities for those with the ability to analyse, communicate and influence in the sphere of strategic policy. The Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to navigate this terrain. You’ll explore how strategic policies are formulated, analysed and implemented, while engaging directly with real-world concerns through case studies, simulations and scenario planning. Guided by academics and practitioners with frontline expertise, you’ll refine your ability to contribute to informed policy-making across government, defence, policing, international relations, think tanks and the private sector – or use the qualification as a pathway into the Master of Strategy and Security.
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Off-campus
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 118466H
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Course overview
In today’s interconnected and fast-evolving world, strategic policy has become inseparable from defence, security and geopolitics. Governments, businesses and institutions need professionals who can interpret complex environments, anticipate risks, and contribute to decisions that shape stability and resilience at national, regional and global levels. This growing demand is driving opportunities for those with the ability to analyse, communicate and influence in the sphere of strategic policy. The Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policy will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to navigate this terrain. You’ll explore how strategic policies are formulated, analysed and implemented, while engaging directly with real-world concerns through case studies, simulations and scenario planning. Guided by academics and practitioners with frontline expertise, you’ll refine your ability to contribute to informed policy-making across government, defence, policing, international relations, think tanks and the private sector – or use the qualification as a pathway into the Master of Strategy and Security.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent OR Three years work experience in a relevant field at the appropriate level of seniority. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent OR Three years work experience in a relevant field at the appropriate level of seniority.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | North Ryde | 22 February 2027 | — | $22,600per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | North Ryde | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Off-campus | 22 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Off-campus | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Off-campus
PrimaryNSW
North Ryde
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate of Strategic Policymq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source