Bachelor of Government and Public Management

Fast facts

Course type:	Undergraduate degree
Course length (full-time equivalent):	3 years
Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER):	65.75
Location:	On campus

Course overview

The Bachelor of Government and Public Management is unique in South Australia and was developed after consultation with senior public sector leaders.

The course will teach you how government works, and how to work with it. It will give you an advanced understanding of the values and processes of governance, the policy, regulatory and service-delivery roles of the public sector, policy analysis and the effective management of organisations, programs, resources and people. 

The program is comprehensive but flexible. You will complete major sequences in both Management and Public Policy and acquire both specialist knowledge in policy areas that interest you - which might include the environment, economics, Indigenous affairs, welfare, education or foreign affairs - and generic workplace skills.

This course equips graduates for a wide variety of roles in government and to work at the expanding interface between the public, business and non-profit sectors.

What will I study? 

Refer to the program of study.

Majors

• Management
• Public Policy

Why study Government and Public Management at Flinders?

• Our Bachelor of Government and Public Management program provides internship opportunities (in South Australia, the Australian Capital Territiory and Washington DC) and international exchange opportunities.
• Flinders has been a recognised leader in the fields of ‘government' and ‘politics' field virtually since its creation 4 decades ago. Our academics have advised and analysed political leaders in South Australia and nationally, and their opinions and commentary are widely sought and respected.
• Complementing the broad expertise of the School of Political and International Studies is the Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management (FIPPM), which attracts students from around Australia and many parts of Asia. FIPPM staff specialise in human resource management, non-profit management and ethical and cultural issues in organisations.
• Our staff specialise in a range of domestic and international policy areas including the environment, housing, immigration, economics, indigenous affairs, foreign affairs, urban development, welfare and education policy.
• Our School of Political and International Studies has strengths in comparative government and politics - the study of the political institutions, political behaviour, political sociology, and political economy in different societies, countries and regions.

Combined degree options

Refer to Government and Public Management combined degrees for further information.

Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Government and Public Management degree?  

Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

Entry requirements

Applications

Domestic students		International students
SATAC code:	214671	CRICOS code:	052033E
Mid-year entry:	Yes	Mid-year entry:	Yes
Apply through:	SATAC Uniweb	Apply through:	International Office

Credit transfer

Refer to credit transfer for further information.

Annual fees

Place type	Domestic students	International students
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount	$6,495	N/A
Full fee paying	N/A	$16,200

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Further study options 

• A Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Graduate Diploma and Master of Public Administration

Publications

Contact

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders