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Specialist Certificate in Public Administration (Advanced) (SC-PAADV)
Specialist CertificateYear: 2019 Delivered: Off Campus
About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Principal Coordinator
Christopher Jones-Pidgely
Director
John Howe
Overview
| Award title | Specialist Certificate in Public Administration (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2019 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | This course is not available to international students who require a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | Non-AQF |
| Credit points | 25 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months part-time |
The Specialist Certificate in Public Administration (Advanced) is a prestigious executive level qualification designed exclusively for practicing ministerial advisors in the public service. This course will equip participants with the necessary practical skills to excel in their existing role whilst enabling them to expand their knowledge and abilities around a range of core attributes to prepare them for a life after working in politics. Delivered in conjunction with leading practitioners and world-class academics, this course combines cutting-edge research with real-politik to enable ministerial officers to thrive in their important roles.
Last updated: 2 November 2025