Course results for Australian National University Degrees

Step up in government leadership with this specialisation. Understand the complexities of governance, learn to debate and communicate ideas on anti-corruption, and solve problems that undermine integrity. Assess responses and devise solutions.

Gain skills to debate global policy by applying a historical, cultural, political and economic lens. Build skills valued in government and non-government agencies. Work towards poverty reduction, social policy, food security and more.  

Understand Indigenous approaches to development so you can create better policies. Learn from experts at the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research.

Follow your dreams of working in foreign and defence policy roles by developing your expertise in foreign policy decision-making. Learn how to implement responses, strategies and changes in defence related matters.  

Gain skills to improve the policy-making process through research methods. Investigate how people act by developing theory-backed research questions. Launch a social research career in public or private sectors or build a foundation to start a PhD.  

Discover the concepts and tools for designing and implementing public policy. You’ll explore policy approaches to complex challenges like public health, immigration, and education. Get to know the key players in policy making—and what your role might be.

Prepare for leadership roles in government, advocacy groups, national and international institutions. You’ll develop new skills in communication, teamwork, and ethical leadership. Study online with experts at the Crawford School of Public Policy.

Enhance your skills in policy making and public service delivery through the art of communication. Learn the principles of policy communication and persuasion so that you can lead improvements in policy and create the outcomes you desire.  

Explore economics and its role managing natural resources including water and energy. You’ll use economic tools to analyse human interactions with the environment. Investigate where climate change sits in core economic policy.