This course forms part of the pre-sessional program which prepares students for high performance in their Crawford School degrees. The aim of this course is to expose students to some of the key concepts and analytical tools in the fields of public policy (which includes social policy and political analysis). This course ensures that all students are brought to the same level, and focuses on achieving an intuitive understanding of public policy as a discipline.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Articulate key concepts in the study of public policy
- Understand the significance of evidence, values and interests in public policy
- Undertake demanding postgraduate courses in public policy and governance
- Apply critical and analytical skills to their study of public policy
Indicative Assessment
- Quiz (50) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Short Essay (50) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
This course is taught over 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of the semester. Typical workload is 8-10 hours of class time plus independent study time.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Crawford School of Public Policy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 0 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.00000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1139 | 12 Jan 2023 | 27 Jan 2023 | 27 Jan 2023 | 31 Mar 2023 | Online or In Person | View |
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4187 | 15 Jun 2023 | 23 Jun 2023 | 07 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | In Person | View |
| 4694 | 15 Jun 2023 | 23 Jun 2023 | 07 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | Online | View |