Gold Coast

Policy Analyst

A Policy Analyst provides advice and recommendations on policies affecting government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organisations. You might review current policies and analyse current social and economic issues. Policy Analysts may liaise with relevant stakeholders and develop proposed changes to current policies.

Policy Analysts should have excellent research skills and be able to understand the impact of a range of issues. You’ll need strong analytical skills and must be able to communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important you can present your findings professionally and work within relevant procedures and deadlines.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $96,720
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a policy analyst?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Social Science

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Studies)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,426
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Peace and Conflict Studies)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,810
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Economics)

On Campus
11 - 12 months
$0 - $16,323
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of International Relations

Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $63,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Criminology

On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $62,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Economics

On Campus
18 - 24 months
$0 - $79,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in International Relations

Blended, On Campus
4 - 12 months
$0 - $17,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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