Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
60
Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
Introduction
The Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific (PGCertPAGP) is designed to meet the growing demand for culturally grounded, practice-oriented training in public policy and governance across Aotearoa New Zealand and other Pacific states.
This Certificate consists of two courses and is a combination of theory and practical application that can be tailored to match your interests and professional context.
Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
What will my study involve?
- Study the theory and practice of policy making and governance in the not-for-profit, public policy, and public and private sectors.
- Explore and critique policy and governance challenges in small states with a particular focus on Aotearoa New Zealand and the states of the Pacific.
- Theoretical work is supplemented with practical case studies, work with practitioners, and professional seminars.
- Learn from leading academics across our Political Science and International Relations and Pacific Studies departments. Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva is the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Pacific, as well as Director of the Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies; Dr Lindsey Te Ata o Tu MacDonald (Kāi Tahu) researches and publishes on indigenous political voice, self-determination, and democracy in the Asia-Pacific; and Professor Bronwyn Hayward is Director of the Sustainable Citizenship and Civic Imagination Research Group, with her research sitting at the intersection of sustainability, youth, climate change, and democracy.
Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
Entry requirements
You will need to have either a bachelor’s degree (in any subject) with at least a B grade average in 60 points of your 300-level courses, or relevant professional or work experience.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
How do I plan my certificate?
The PGCertPAGP is made up of a total 60 points, or two compulsory courses. Both courses include a mixture of introductory theory and applied case studies and other practical work.
Starting in February or July, the programme will take up to one year of part-time study.
Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
Subjects and courses
Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
Career ready
Developing skills in policy making and governance will set you up for a wide range of careers both in New Zealand and the Pacific.
You will be prepared to work with Iwi, Pacific organisations, NGO’s, and government agencies in policy development and governance processes.
