Graduate Certificate of Demography

The Graduate Certificate of Demography is the only postgraduate certificate of its kind offered in Australia.

The certificate provides students with an opportunity to study population issues in a research-led environment, with a focus on applying learning to real-world scenarios. The certificate will equip students with cutting-edge skills in demographic techniques, research and writing. Graduates will emerge with skills to undertake demographic analysis and apply these to societal issues like population ageing, migration, and population growth.

Completion of coursework for this graduate certificate may be applied towards completion of the Master of Social Research and Master of Public Policy degrees currently offered by ANU. Apply now for the Semester 1, 2025 intake! Domestic applications close on 7th February 2025.

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Study options

This program is only available on a full-time (FT) basis.

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Key facts

0.5 Year FT
Semester 1 intake
Masters degree available

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UAC Code: 830019
CRICOS Code: 108301A

Career options

The program provides a postgraduate certification showing skills and knowledge for employment in jobs related to demography or allied disciplines. Job opportunities may include federal, state, and local governments, non-profits, and in the private sector.

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Tuition fees

Visit the handbook to see indicative fees and Commonwealth supported places for this degree.

Scholarships

ANU offers many scholarships both to overcome disadvantage and to recognise academic merit.

How to apply

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