Public Policy Governance and Law G (11797.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online real-time |
UC - Canberra, Online |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically analyse and develop innovative applications of theories of government and law, separation of powers, the rule of law, federalism; legal institutions affecting policy; lawmaking and committee oversight; freedom of information; public participation in lawmaking; public interest litigation and standing;
2. Understand and apply the rules relating to Commonwealth legislative power; institutional and legal constraints on executive power and decision-making; and compliance with legal obligations relating to freedom of information and public participation in law-making to resolve public policy problems;
3. Critically evaluate the role of law, including the Constitution, in constraining and supporting policy formation; adherence to the rule of law; policy coherence in a federation; and compliance with international law and human rights norms in public policy; and
4. Critique the social and historical context of Australian public law, including its impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People s, and think creatively about options for reform.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 07 July 2025 | Online real-time | Prof Maree Sainsbury |
Required texts
There is no required textbook for this unit. All the required readings for this unit are available through the unit Canvas site or incorporated into the unit material.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
None.
Required IT skills
This unit involves online meetings in real-time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate with your lecturer and other students in real-time. You will need a microphone to participate verbally rather than just typing. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.