Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific
Course details
| NZQF Level | 8 |
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About the course
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.
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.
Subjects and Courses
- POLS440 Principles and Practice of Policy and Governance
- POLS442 Policy and Governance in Small States of New Zealand and 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 Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. 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, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Policy and Governance in the Pacific or use the admission requirements checker.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.