- Entry requirements
- ATAR:
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time
- Full time duration
- 1
- Murdoch code
- C1143
Course overview
Fascinated by how the world works? In this course, you will analyse the role and structure of governments throughout the world.
You’ll also explore the latest trends and developments in public administration, public sector management, policy research and evaluation, financial budgeting and management in both developed and developing countries.
You’ll develop a deeper understanding of public sector administration and public policy, so you can explain and analyse the unique set of challenges that governments face with public policy, public sector administration and management.
3 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration at Murdoch
- This course is unique to Murdoch and not offered anywhere else in WA.
- This course has been developed in consultation through our partnerships with local, state and federal government agencies, including the Public Sector Commission and the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA).
- You’ll be taught by leading academics who have worked in government, the public sector and the not for profit sector.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
- Comparative governance and public administration
- Public sector management
- Policy research and evaluation
- Financial administration and budgeting
Your future career
Whether you are pursuing a new career in the government or public sector, or are currently working within it, this course will give you additional knowledge and skills in public administration and evaluation to take your career to the next level. This course could also be a pathway to study at a Master level.
You could find work in the government and public sector, the not-for-profit sector and in business. Careers could include:
- Policy Officer
- Policy Evaluation Officer
- Strategic and Implementation Officer
- Public Sector Manager
- Public Sector Liaison Manager
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | No | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | No | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | No | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | No | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
Use the Course Visualiser - build your personalised study plan interactively
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
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Scholarships
How to Apply
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
Recommended documents (if applicable)
- Change of name documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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