Postgraduate Public Policy
Lead change and shape the community by influencing public policy reform.
Your next career move
Equip yourself with a solid understanding of policy processes, governance institutes, policy analysis and research; and skills to design and implement policy ready for an increasingly complex society.
Align yourself with a leading university
The University of Adelaide is South Australia's number one university for graduate employability* and our degrees build a strong foundation for an outstanding career in public policy. Learn from the expertise and networks of the University’s recently established Stretton Institute for Public Policy led by Professor of Public Policy, Adam Graycar.
Flexible study options
Classes are offered in a range of convenient ways, including face-to-face lectures, seminars, workshops and blended online learning.
Commit to a level of study that suits you
Professional Certificate in Public Policy
- 3 months full time
- 2 core courses
Enhance your existing professional practice by adding a Professional Certificate to your credentials.
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
- 6 months full time
- 3 core courses, 1 elective
Take your career in public policy to a new level with a qualification higher than a bachelor’s degree in six months.
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
- 1 year full time
- 5 core courses, 3 electives
Take the next step towards a masters qualification and choose policy-related courses across areas such as ecomonics, law, global food, environmental studies, public health, education to the social sciences.
Master of Public Policy
- 2 years full time
- 6 core courses, 6 electives, 1 research dissertation
Achieve a highly recognised qualification that offers the opportunity to undertake a research project in an area of public policy you are passionate about.
Example careers
- Project Manager
- Diplomat
- Resource Management Manager
- Risk Analyst
- Environmental Management Manager
- Social Worker
- Foreign Affairs Advisor
- Sustainability Manager
- Government or Corporate Policy Adviser
- UN Human Rights Officer
Core subject areas in the Master of Public Policy
- Fundamentals of public policy
- Political and ethical issues in public policy
- Government, law and policy
- Economic principles
- Community engagement: techniques and analysis
Further enquiries
- Tel: +61 8 8313 7335
- Free call: 1800 061 459
- future.ask.adelaide.edu.au