Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

Gain the expertise that policymakers need to create strategic and operational policies that make life better—locally, nationally, and internationally.

Key Facts

Our association with key players in government means you will learn from policymakers and advisers involved in strategic and operational decision-making.

Depending on your goals you can opt for a shorter postgraduate public policy qualification by doing the  Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy program from Victoria University of Wellington . Courses completed as part of the Certificate and Diploma can count towards the full MPP programme if you decide to continue your studies.

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is the only New Zealand university that is connected to the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG)—so you know your qualification is of the highest standard.

Our lecturers are actively involved in the public sector, exchanging ideas on key policy and management issues. They're connected to decision makers from local, regional and national government, giving you the opportunity to meet and learn from those in the know.

We're also associated with important public and volunteer sector organisations like Taituarā—Local Government Professionals Aotearoa, Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ), the NZ Council of Social Services (NZCOSS), and Hui E! Community Aotearoa.