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UNE unit code: SOCY513

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Unit information

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Improve your understanding of public policy and develop an understanding of the processes through which governments create policies which are in the interests of the general public.

In this unit you will examine Australian social and public policy via concepts of the Australian Settlement, the Welfare State, and Neoliberalism. You will use contemporary case studies to examine how ideology shapes government policy decisions and outcomes. You will also examine the policy context from the perspective of policy actors.

You will reflect on major developments in Australian social policy in comparison with overseas trends, with an aim toward analysing the major socio-economic policy issues in both an Australian and international context.

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
candidature in a postgraduate award
Restrictions
PAIS311 or PAIS411 or POLS311 or POLS411 or PUBP311 or PUBP411 or SOCY313 or SOCY413
Combined units

Notes

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

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Belinda BeattieLecturer in Public Policy, Public Policy - Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of a range of contemporary approaches, concepts/theories and contexts of social policy and the 'welfare' state;
  2. critically evaluate and interpret the fundamental principles and processes of social policy making;
  3. reflect on major developments in Australian social policy in comparison with overseas trends, with an aim toward analysing the major socio-economic policy issues in both an Australian and international context;
  4. interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas, including problem solving skills to both specialist and non-specialist audiences through effective written and verbal communication; and
  5. model specialist analysis, research, and communication skills that contribute to life-long application in a professional career.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Critical Reading EssayYes35%All offerings

It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.

No. Words: 2000

EssayYes40%All offerings

It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.

No. Words: 4000

Online PortfolioYes25%All offerings

It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.

No. Words: 1500

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

An Introduction to Australian Public Policy: Theory and Practice

ISBN: 9781107658257

Maddison, S. and Denniss, R., Cambridge University Press 2nd edition 2013

Text refers to: All offerings

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