
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Social sciences, journalism and information
Gain a critical and multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment, with growing public scrutiny, shrinking resources, and new trans-boundary challenges through the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy. The course is designed for those working or looking to work in government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private-sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policymaking.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 023941J
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Course overview
Gain a critical and multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment, with growing public scrutiny, shrinking resources, and new trans-boundary challenges through the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy. The course is designed for those working or looking to work in government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private-sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policymaking.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a major in the social sciences from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a major in cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification. 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.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission requires a bachelor's degree with a major in the social sciences from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a major in cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; 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 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $22,750per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Public Policysydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

