A policy oriented course based on a one day per week research internship attachment, usually with a member of parliament, a government department or unit or an NGO. Students must be able to demonstrate familiarity with the Australian parliamentary and political system. Students are required to produce a research report and a weekly journal and attend a weekly debriefing session as part of their assessment.

Topics Covered:
Types of policy practice: Where does policy work happen? What does it look like?
What might you be doing in your placements? Previous interns

Professional behaviour: Working with difficult people. Time management, ethical practice and confidentiality. Negotiating a learning contract

Becoming a reflexive practitioner: Debriefing What is reflective practice?
Finalising learning contracts.

Shaping public policy: Debriefing. How do policy workers influence policy?

Professional writing: Debriefing. Modes of writing for public policy practice
Project reports.

Communication and public policy: Using the media. Preparing for your oral presentation

Students may require School permission to enrol in this course. For further information please contact Jamie Roberts at
jamieqroberts@gmail.com