Graduate Academic and Research Skills for Public Policy

The 2026 Pre Sessional Program commencement dates: Summer session - 19 January; Winter session - 22 June This pre-sessional course aims to prepare students who may be embarking on graduate coursework for the first time, or who may have been away from formal studies for a significant period of time. It ensures students can adjust to the academic culture and expectations of graduate study by familiarising them with the Crawford academic environment. This includes expectations around teaching and learning, the language of different disciplines, research skills, critical analysis, use of argument and evidence, academic reading and writing, academic integrity and referencing, and presentation skills. The Graduate Academic and Research Skills program is important in ensuring that students build the skills and confidence needed to achieve academic success at the postgraduate level.