About Crawford School of Public Policy

ANU Crawford School of Public Policy delivers high-quality education across a range of postgraduate degree programs relevant to national and international policy, with diverse and academically distinguished lecturers whose research and practice inform teaching. They pride in working closely with their students to become critical thinkers and effective leaders and aspire to influence public policy, working in local, national, regional and global contexts. At Crawford School, you can build on your undergraduate degree and specialise in your area of interest across key policy issues including:

Economics

environmental and resources economics and policy
international and development economics and policy

Resource, Environment and Development

climate change and policy
environmental management and development policy

Policy and Governance

public policy
public administration
economic policy
environment and public policy
foreign and defence policy
global development policy
health policy
indigenous and development policy
integrity and anti-corruption
international policy
policy analysis
policy communication
population change
public finance
regulation policy
social policy
social research methods

National Security

national security policy

At Australia's leading university in Canberra, the heart of the Australian Government, Crawford School—a place where you will be inspired and challenged to enhance your professional future and achieve your academic and career goals—offers learning at the cutting edge of research and globally informed perspectives on Australian policy and government.

Crawford School works closely with national and international research organisations, institutes, and governments. They host eminent scholars and practitioners from around the world for public lectures, seminars and workshops, giving our students ready access to a broad and varied public policy community.

Applying for postgraduate study

Apply directly online. You should receive a reply within 5 working days. For assistance, please email at crawford.enquiries@anu.edu.au.

Available programs

Economics

Graduate Certificate of Environmental and Resource Economics
Graduate Certificate of International and Development Economics
Master of Environmental and Resource Economics (three specialisations)
Master of International and Development Economics (five specialisations)

Policy and Governance

Resources, Environment and Development

National Security

Featured programs

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Featured Courses

Policy essentials: using evidence and data for good policy design and implementation

Short course or microcredential

This course builds on Policy Essentials: what you need to know to design and implement good policy to help participants to identify and deal with the challenges in developing evidence-informed policy and programs.

Graduate Certificate of Asia-Pacific Economies

Graduate Certificate

Canberra

Study in-person or online In 2024, all graduate courses offered by the Crawford School will be available for either in-person or online study. All students are expected to attend live sessions at particular times each week for their courses.

Disability inclusion: frameworks and tools for an inclusive workplace

Short course or microcredential

This interactive, one-day course offers practical insights into how to foster inclusive and accessible working environments. Participants will learn about disability rights, the Australian policy and legislative environment, and inclusive practice.

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