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Politics and Policy: Theory and Applications - POL820
This unit provides an introduction to the Australian policy context, with a critical analysis of the role and influence of key institutions and actors. The unit evaluates current debates and controversies, including issues around reform and changes to the policy environment. The unit explores recent developments in the literature of policy studies, in Australia and internationally, and examines a range of theories of the policy process, including the "policy cycle" of formulation, implementation and evaluation.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | E1 - Evening; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: 21 April, 26 May) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Politics staff |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MPP or MPASR or PGCertPASR or PGDipPASR or MIntRel |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |
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