Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy (183JA.2)

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Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy
Selection rank Delivery mode Location Duration
70 On campus
 UC Canberra - Bruce Campus
 3.0 years
Faculty Discipline(s) Available teaching periods UAC code
Faculty of Business, Government & Law

Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society

 361513
Fees English language requirements AQF level
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Academic entry requirements Delivery mode Location Duration
On campus
 UC Canberra - Bruce Campus
 3.0 years
Faculty Discipline(s) Available teaching periods CRICOS code
Faculty of Business, Government & Law

Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society

 073947M
Fees English language requirements AQF level
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Discover what it means to be a democracy in Australia

Australia's institutions of government and administration have developed a truly unique Australian flavor that distinguishes them from developed Western democracies. Our degree focuses on the Australian experience right here in our nation’s capital.

You will develop a strong understanding of the key players and institutions, develop an insight into the practices of policy makers and the challenges of developing sound policy in a democracy – a must for future leaders and managers in the private and public sectors.

Study a Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy at UC and you will:

  • acquire an in-depth understanding of the economic, social and political forces influencing modern Australia
  • learn to identify the key players and institutions, both within and outside government
  • gain valuable insight into the processes of policy makers
  • apply your knowledge to give policy advice
  • customise your degree to include a second major in government, business or other area of study that interests you.

Career opportunities

  • Industry analyst
  • Lobbyist
  • Policy analyst
  • Political consultant
  • Political office holder
  • Public sector manager

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning (WIL) is learning first-hand through real work or work-like experiences. WIL is a key element to enhancing employability in the workplace and is integral to many of our courses. This reinforces our commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates with the right mix of skills and knowledge.

Course specific information

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for a Bachelor of Management with a major in government and politics. You’ll then have the option of transferring at the end of your first year if your grade average is strong.

Professional accreditation

None.

Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.

Additional admission requirements

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions

This course is not open for new admissions.

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy (183JA) | 72 credit points

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Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Politics and Democracy (675) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics (9548) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Economics (6355) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Macroeconomics (9519) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Research Methods in Social Science (10086) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Professional Planning (9799) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2018 students should complete unit 11012 Professional Orientation (Government & Policy) in lieu of unit 9799.
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
The Challenge of Modern Terrorism (8724) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Climate Change and Sustainable Business Futures (9469) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Communication (9527) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Policy Internship (9600) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Economics of the Public Sector (6404) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Finance (9545) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Sector Management (7083) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Administration (9552) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Western Political Thought (9549) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1

- Note: Students who commenced in 2012 or 2013 may complete either 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues or 6397 Business Ethics in place of 6599 Law and Society.

Information Systems in Organisations (6348) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2

- From Semester 1 2018 students may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6348 Information Systems in Organisations.

  • Students must pass one of the following majors, or select 18 credit points of open elective units.
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
  • Select 1 of the following options:
  • This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
  • This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Societies and Heritage (8158) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Heritage and Landscapes (9634) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sustainable Communities (6875) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (6878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Socio-Cultural Politics of Education (6889) | 3 credit points — Level 4
Indigenous Representation in Australian Society (6999) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Diversity and Organisations (7059) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Governance in an Information Age (7069) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Public Policy (7074) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Health (7086) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Governance for Environmental Sustainability (7778) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Contemporary Issues in Sport (7983) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous History and Identity (9467) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Accounting Systems and Practices (6360) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Accounting (6375) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Company Accounting (6391) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Finance (6392) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Accounting for Managers (5617) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Decision Making (11009) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Business Statistics (5123) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Managing Human Resources (6354) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Managing Pay and Performance (6370) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Industrial Relations (6384) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Workforce Planning (7998) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Workplace Relations (8034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Organisational Behaviour (7878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Principles of Organisational Behaviour (9526) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing Management and Planning (6371) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing Research Methods (6372) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Consumer Behaviour (6390) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Marketing (6357) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Marketing (9521) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Services Marketing (6366) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing and Promotion (9532) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Internet Marketing (6379) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Marketing (6380) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing Research Project (6413) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Financial Institutions and Markets (6386) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Finance (6392) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Credit and Lending Decisions (6402) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Business Statistics (5123) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Research Methods (9522) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Investments (6378) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Financial Management (6409) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Managing Financial Services Firms (6412) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Accounting for Managers (5617) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Decision Making (11009) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Introduction to International Business (6356) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Global e-Business (6363) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Marketing (6380) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Asia Pacific Business (6393) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Financial Management (6409) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Strategic Management (7371) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Workplace Relations (8034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Advanced Management (9537) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Politics and Democracy (675) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Relations (8295) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Politics (9548) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Western Political Thought (9549) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Relations (9550) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context (10237) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Management (4207) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Accounting for Managers (5617) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Managing Human Resources (6354) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Organisational Performance (7079) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Sector Management (7083) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Strategic Management (7371) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Challenges in Governance (7533) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Organisational Behaviour (7878) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Principles of Management (9525) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Principles of Organisational Behaviour (9526) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Leadership (9533) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Advanced Management (9537) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Administration (9552) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Decision Making (11009) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
  • 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 6606 Government-Business Relations is no longer offered. Students complete unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead.
Entrepreneurship (6349) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Creativity (6350) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Innovation (6361) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Entrepreneurship (7934) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Leadership, Innovation and Change (7075) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Management Leadership (9533) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Database Design (5915) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Systems Analysis and Modelling (6365) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Document and Workflow Management (6388) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Systems Project and Quality Management (7173) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
  • From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
  • From 2020 unit 6388 Document and Workflow Management has been replaced by unit 11481 Workflow and Process Management.
Information Systems in Organisations (6348) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Management Information Systems (9524) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Designing Human-Computer Interaction (6389) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Corporate Strategy and IT Governance (9276) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Economics (6355) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Microeconomics (9518) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Macroeconomics (9519) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Money, Employment and Growth (10083) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Project Evaluation and Management (6353) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global e-Business (6363) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Asia Pacific Business (6393) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Economics of the Public Sector (6404) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Environmental and Resource Economics (6405) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Econometrics (9540) | 3 credit points — Level 2
History of Economic Ideas (9541) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Labour Market Economics (9543) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Economic Development (9544) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Finance (9545) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Industrial Organisation (9546) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Creativity (6350) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Event Management (7016) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Events (7923) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Event Development (7924) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Tourism and Communication (8731) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introduction to Events and Tourism (9470) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Business Law (4977) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Legal Systems (6602) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Law and Ethics (9523) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Law (11220) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Cybercrime (7026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Information Law (7034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Intellectual Property Law (7035) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sociology of Technology and Work (7087) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Communication (9424) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law and Society (6599) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introductory Sociology (6607) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Violence, the Nation-State and Terrorism (6603) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Cybercrime (7026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Employment Discrimination and the Law (7027) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Family Law (7031) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Human Rights Law (7033) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Information Law (7034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sports and the Law (7052) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Australians and the Law (8245) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Young People and Crime (8507) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Women and the Law (8523) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Communication (9424) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Democracy (675) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics (9548) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Western Political Thought (9549) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Challenges in Governance (7533) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Relations (8295) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Relations (9550) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Ethics and Public Policy (9555) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Feminist Politics (9559) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context (10237) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Cybercrime (7026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
National Security (8246) | 3 credit points — Level 2
International Relations (8295) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297) | 3 credit points — Level 3
The Challenge of Modern Terrorism (8724) | 3 credit points — Level 3
International Relations (9550) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Asia-Pacific Politics (9565) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Politics and Democracy (675) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Government-Business Relations (6606) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Global Challenges in Governance (7533) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Global Peace and Conflict Studies (8167) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Politics (9548) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Business Law (4977) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Business Law and Ethics (9523) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Business Law (11220) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Revenue Law (6417) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Information Law (7034) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law of Financial Institutions and Services (7041) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Sports and the Law (7052) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Building and Construction Law (7827) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Employment Law (7906) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Environmental and Planning Law (7907) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Business Associations (8508) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Communication (9424) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Note:
  • Students may not be able to select from all majors, as some units within may have already been completed in other areas of the course.
  • Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Politics and Democracy (675)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Summer Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Winter Term

Information Systems in Organisations (6348)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Year 2

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Summer Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Winter Term

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Year 1

Semester 1

Government-Business Relations (6606)

Open Elective

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Politics and Democracy (675)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Summer Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Winter Term

Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Year 2

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)
Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Summer Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Winter Term

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Politics and Democracy (675)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Year 2

Semester 1

Information Systems in Organisations (6348)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Year 3

Semester 1

Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)

Year 1

Semester 1

Politics and Democracy (675)

Open Elective

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Year 2

Semester 1

Public Sector Management (7083)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Winter Term

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Year 3

Semester 1

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Politics and Democracy (675)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Year 2

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)
Information Systems in Organisations (6348)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Semester 2

International Exchange (12cp) (6845)

Year 3

Semester 1

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Year 1

Semester 1

Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Open Elective

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Politics and Democracy (675)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Year 2

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)

Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

International Exchange (12cp) (6845)

Year 3

Semester 1

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Year 1

Semester 1

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Politics and Democracy (675)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Year 2

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Information Systems in Organisations (6348)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Semester 2

Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Year 3

Semester 1

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Year 1

Semester 1

Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)
Politics and Democracy (675)
Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Open Elective

Year 2

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Semester 2

Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Law and Society (6599)

Year 3

Semester 1

Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)

Semester 2

Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)

Year 1

Semester 2

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)

Year 2

Semester 1

Information Systems in Organisations (6348)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Politics and Democracy (675)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Year 3

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Year 4

Semester 1

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Year 1

Semester 2

Foundations of Professional Planning (9799)
Government-Business Relations (6606)
Introduction to Economics (6355)
Introduction to Politics and Government (8296)

Open Elective

Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) (11012)

Year 2

Semester 1

Politics and Democracy (675)
Research Methods in Social Science (10086)

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Information Systems in Organisations (6348) OR an Open Elective unit

Semester 2

Indigenous History and Identity (9467)
Indigenous Politics and the State (7000)
Law and Society (6599)
Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534)

Year 3

Semester 1

Civil Society: Politics and Policy (8716)
Public Sector Management (7083)

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Semester 2

Economics of the Public Sector (6404)
Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072)

Two Restricted Choice Majors OR Open Elective Units

Year 4

Semester 1

Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific (8297)
Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785)

Minor in Business & Government Foundation (G&P) Restricted Choice Unit

Restricted Choice Major OR Open Elective Unit

Course duration

Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes Related graduate attributes
Students will acquire the full range of generic skills and attributes as per the UC policy.

Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; identify, analyse problems and then formulate and implement policy solutions.

Working independently and with others: ability to plan own work, be self-directed, use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively
Students will be able to apply an in depth understanding of the historical and current systems of Australian Politics and Public Policy in order to give policy advice and develop new policy.

Problem solving: ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; identify, analyse problems and then formulate and implement policy solutions.
Students will be able to recognise the relationships between the nature of political values, political power and public policy and the particular impact of the Australian context.

Analysis and inquiry: ability to gather information, analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way.

Communicate: ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries

Professionalism and social responsibility: capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibility for the benefits of others and the environment

Majors

Awards

Award Official abbreviation
Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy B AustralianPolitics&PubPol

Honours

High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.

Alternative exits

229JA Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
230JA Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
238JA Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy/Bachelor of Laws

Enquiries

Student category Contact details
Current and Commencing Students In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
Prospective Students Email: study@canberra.edu.au Ph: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)

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