University of Canberra Courses

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the Academic Quality and Standards Committee and be currently employed in the graduate programme of an Australian Commonwealth, State, or Territory Government Department, OR hold two or more years of relevant work experience.

Note: this course is only offered on a contract basis with Government agencies and is not open to general admission entry.

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Admission to this course is restricted to applicants who have been selected and approved by their Government agency.

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent as approved by the University's Admissions Committee and be currently employed in an Australian Commonwealth, State, or Territory Government Department, OR hold two or more years of relevant work experience.

Essential knowledge: A good working knowledge of the public sector; commitment and the ability to contribute to class learning, to learn from others and to share learning in the workplace; strong commitment to career development; and capacity to complete a rigorous program of study. Desirable but not essential knowledge would include some familiarity with fundamental theories and concepts underpinning effective public policy development, a good feel for the difficulties of delivering results in government and experience of applying theory and analysing data to solve real world public policy problems.

Normal UC requirements for admission to a higher degree by research course. Applicants must have studied and/or have had work experience in the field in which they seek to carry out research: can be demonstrated by testamur or by portfolio of work demonstrating subject matter knowledge/experience.

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