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Policy Studies - PHCM9381
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Course Outline: See Course Outline
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course focuses on the policy process - understanding agenda setting, policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Particular emphasis is placed on the concept of evidence-informed policy. Attention is also devoted to enhancing the links between research, other forms of evidence, and policy and practice. Participants will be invited to describe and examine their own roles in policy-making processes. The concept of policy significance and policy accountability will be explored. The assignments will be structured around preparing a paper on a policy topic, which can be submitted to a journal for publication. Participants will develop skills in policy analysis and will develop tools to help them navigate policy environments in which they operate. The course is suitable for both Australian and international students.

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