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The University of Sydney

Graduate Diploma 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 Diploma 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 Diploma
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 016226F
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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 Diploma 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 to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree with a major in social sciences, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. You can progress from the Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average, calculated over the whole degree, and a major in a cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

Prior tertiary weighted average mark

60%

60%

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 to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree with a major in social sciences, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. You can progress from the Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy requires: - a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum 60% average, calculated over the whole degree, and a major in a cognate discipline, or an equivalent qualification; or - completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy with a minimum credit (65%) average, 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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$47,500per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Diploma in Public Policysydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Diploma in Public Policy at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements