UNSW Handbook Plan - Policy Studies

Policy Studies - SLSPBS7348

Plan Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts&Social Science
	School: School of Social Science and Policy
	Contact: c.walker@unsw.edu.au
	Program: 7348 - Policy Studies
	Award(s):
	Graduate Certificate (Specialisation)

Plan Outline

The graduate program in Policy Studies applies a social science perspective to questions of policy and policy management. Students acquire a solid grounding in policy analysis and the policy process.

The program prepares students for work that requires analytical skills and a practical appreciation of the processes of policy-making and implementation. The program is oriented to the practice of policy, and students are required to have relevant work experience. This may be in the public sector, unions, business organisations or community bodies.

Plan Structure

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Policy Studies, students must complete two core courses.

Core Courses

SLSP5001 Policy Analysis (8 UOC)
SLSP5002 Info. & Research for Policy (8 UOC)

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