New South Wales

Policy Researcher courses in Sydney

Browse courses recommended for aspiring policy researcher in Sydney NSW.

Courses for beginners

There are no courses available in Sydney New South Wales for beginner learners with no prior experience or qualifications.

Courses for experienced learners

There are 6 courses available in Sydney New South Wales for experienced learners with prior experience or qualifications.

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Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,140
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Researcher Social Scientist Academic Researcher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Policy Researcher Social Scientist Academic Researcher
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Senior Risk Manager Account Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager ICT Project Manager Creative Entrepreneur Product Specialist Data Miner Area Manager Governance Coordinator Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Park Manager Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Customer Service Officer Information Officer Investigation Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Strata Manager Event Planner Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Customer Success Manager Innovation Coordinator Museum Assistant Gym Manager Librarian Financial Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Event Director Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Grip Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Gaffer Driller Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Head of Procurement Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Resilience Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Planning Officer Vineyard Manager Winemaker Bank Manager Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Workplace Inspector Dog Trainer Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Agile Business Analyst Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Policy Specialist Lobbyist Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Leader Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Engagement Manager International Project Manager Climate Scientist Creative Writer Editorial Writer Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist IT Specialist Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Executive Director Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Quality Control Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Development Manager Risk Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Project Director Business Process Analyst Police Sergeant Continuous Improvement Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Performance Coach Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Nurse Manager Media Relations Specialist
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Senior Risk Manager Account Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager ICT Project Manager Creative Entrepreneur Product Specialist Data Miner Area Manager Governance Coordinator Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Park Manager Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Customer Service Officer Information Officer Investigation Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Strata Manager Event Planner Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Customer Success Manager Innovation Coordinator Museum Assistant Gym Manager Librarian Financial Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Event Director Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Grip Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Gaffer Driller Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Head of Procurement Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Resilience Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Planning Officer Vineyard Manager Winemaker Bank Manager Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Workplace Inspector Dog Trainer Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Procurement Manager Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Agile Business Analyst Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Policy Specialist Lobbyist Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Leader Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Engagement Manager International Project Manager Climate Scientist Creative Writer Editorial Writer Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Location Manager Film Producer Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist IT Specialist Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Executive Director Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Quality Control Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Development Manager Risk Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Project Director Business Process Analyst Police Sergeant Continuous Improvement Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Performance Coach Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Nurse Manager Media Relations Specialist + 248 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contract Specialist Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant
Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Property Development Manager Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Supply and Distribution Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Change Management Consultant Inventory Planner Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Supply Chain Analyst Strategic Advisor Technical Manager Program Leader Project Scheduler Video Production Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Transport Manager Film Producer Program Analyst International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Public Service Officer Policy Researcher Change And Communications Manager Scrum Master Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Facilities Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Drilling Supervisor Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Gym Manager Event Director Conference Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sustainable Farmer Operations Officer Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Automated Tester IT Auditor Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Regional Coordinator Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Data Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer Purchasing Officer Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Data Analytics Consultant Innovation Coordinator Field Engineer National Security Adviser Investigation Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Corporate Services Manager Digital Project Manager ICT Project Manager Regional Manager Governance Coordinator Project Coordinator Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Officer Project Administrator Project Manager
+ 93 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contract Specialist Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Property Development Manager Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Supply and Distribution Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Change Management Consultant Inventory Planner Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Supply Chain Analyst Strategic Advisor Technical Manager Program Leader Project Scheduler Video Production Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Transport Manager Film Producer Program Analyst International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Public Service Officer Policy Researcher Change And Communications Manager Scrum Master Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Facilities Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Plant Manager Plant Supervisor Drilling Supervisor Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Gym Manager Event Director Conference Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sustainable Farmer Operations Officer Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Automated Tester IT Auditor Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Regional Coordinator Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Data Consultant Quality Assurance Engineer Purchasing Officer Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Data Analytics Consultant Innovation Coordinator Field Engineer National Security Adviser Investigation Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Corporate Services Manager Digital Project Manager ICT Project Manager Regional Manager Governance Coordinator Project Coordinator Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Officer Project Administrator Project Manager + 93 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$49 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Policy Researcher Community Arts Worker Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Educator Agricultural Economist Neurologist Resource Economist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Community Advocate Disability Employment Consultant Community Rehabilitation Worker Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Child Psychologist Family Therapist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor
+ 73 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Policy Researcher Community Arts Worker Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Educator Agricultural Economist Neurologist Resource Economist Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Community Advocate Disability Employment Consultant Community Rehabilitation Worker Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Child Psychologist Family Therapist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor + 73 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Intelligence Officer RTO Compliance Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Concreter Driller Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Compliance Officer Senior Rates Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Trade Waste Officer Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst
+ 199 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Intelligence Officer RTO Compliance Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Sales Analyst Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Concreter Driller Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Head of Cyber Security Senior Compliance Officer Senior Rates Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Trade Waste Officer Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Agile Business Analyst Technical Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst + 199 more
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Key questions

How can I become a policy researcher?

To become a policy researcher in Sydney, you may want to consider completing the Bachelor of Social Science (Honours). This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.

Are there training providers in Sydney?

You can train to become a policy researcher by completing a qualification with University of New South Wales or University of Wollongong. Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.

What study modes are available?

There are several campuses within the Sydney area that provide policy researcher training. The closest campus is 116km away from the center of Sydney. Find a course provider that best suits your study needs.

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