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GOVT2941: Making Policy in Political Context
2027 unit information
Public policy is about what governments do and don’t do, and how we collectively govern our response to shared problems. In this unit, students will explore how policy is made and implemented, different visions of public governance, and possibilities for addressing some major contemporary policy challenges.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Government and International Relations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(12 credit points at 1000 level in GOVT and a minimum of 36 credit points) or (A minimum of 36 credit points, including 6 credit points at 1000 level in GOVT, and BPPE1000) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand several conceptual and analytical approaches to public policy and their relevance to real-world outcomes
- LO2. demonstrate critical analytical skills applicable to a wide range of public policy contexts
- LO3. evaluate how values shape the making and delivery of public policy
- LO4. develop solutions to complex public policy problems through effective analysis and communication.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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