Intakes
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct
Units
4 units, 7 weeks each
Duration
8 months part-time
Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation at UC?
Supported online learning
Learn 100% online with support from UC’s politics, public policy, economics, legal and business experts.
In-demand data analytics skills
Apply fundamental data statistics methods, and communicate highlights, visualisations, patterns and trends to assist with policy decision-making.
Learn from the home of policy-making
Benefit from UC’s decades of policy knowledge and close ties with the policy community.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation is designed for professionals working and aiming to work in the government, non-government, intelligence, health or social sector. Drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners and policy specialists, the course equips students with applied knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling and communication of policy analysis and evaluation.
What you will learn
Build skills in policy analysis
Learn to analyse complex issues surrounding the formation, implementation and evaluation of public policy, and the institutional and organisational contexts that shape the policy-making process.
Understand data analytics and public policy
Analyse and communicate approaches to complex problems while engaging in politically aware and evidence-based policy design.
Gain experience in evaluation
Discover how to judiciously apply data analysis and key modelling tools and techniques to inform the policy-making process.
Strengthen your communication
Develop the effective communication skills required to disseminate policy positions, policy recommendations, policy research and analysis to a range of relevant audiences.
Your course pathway
After entering the course through the traditional admission pathway, or completing either a Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation or a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy, students can continue on to the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy. All of these courses can be an entry or exit point. Following the graduate diploma, students can then complete their studies with a Master of Public Policy.
Design your pathway
Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation
4 units | 8 months*
*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.
Taught by the best in the industry
“This is a forward‑thinking program designed in close collaboration with industry to ensure graduates are equipped with the skills and insight needed to navigate today’s complex policy landscape. Drawing on the expertise of highly qualified teaching staff, many of whom bring extensive experience in public policy practice and strong industry connections, the program blends academic rigour with real‑world relevance."
Dr Raymond Li
Program Director for Postgraduate Public Policy
Taught by the best in the industry
“We’ve consulted with our course advisory groups and our industry experts and they’ve told us what they want from employees in the public and non-public sectors, particularly the health, social and intelligence sectors. Through consultation they have provided us with an understanding of what the needs of the professional workplace and employment market are. We have expert input, great pedagogy and a fantastic learning experience that is fully online."
Dr Mary Walsh
Lecturer in Public Policy
Ready to learn more?
Download your course brochure for more detailed information including:
- What you’ll study
- Recognition of prior learning
- Entry requirements
- Fees and FEE-HELP
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