Major in Australian Politics and Public Policy (MJ0188)

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Major in Australian Politics and Public Policy

Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Business, Government & Law	Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society	24

Introduction

This major will provide graduates with a strong understanding of the characteristics of Australian democracy, including the roles of key actors and institutions both within and outside the formal structures of government. It will provide an insight into the processes and practices of policy makers and will introduce students to the challenges of developing sound policy in a democracy.

Prerequisite and/or Corequisite: None

Assumed knowledge

None

Additional information

None.

Referenced courses

Requirements

Economics of the Public Sector (6404) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Identity Politics and Public Policy (7072) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Local Government (7076) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Public Sector Management (7083) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare (7534) | 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 *

Public Policy in Theory and Practice (8785) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Please Note: Units marked with an * are no longer active, however students who have completed these units may still count them towards completion of this major or minor.

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Major in Australian Politics and Public Policy (MJ0188.1)