APG5236 Global policy challenge
Faculty of Arts
APG5236 Global policy challenge is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5236
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5236
No unit lists APG5236 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in the following courses or related double degrees:
- A6028 Master of Public Policy
- A6010 Master of International Relations
Overview
As sustainable development issues become more interconnected in a globalised world, it is imperative that those in government, business and civil society are equipped with the tools to address policy problems that connect local, national and international decision-makers. In this unit you will utilise the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals to connect to pressing contemporary sustainable development issues. You will then address these issues in teams to develop creative and effective solutions. By honing in on a specific global policy issue and context, you have the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge of an SDG area and the relevant policy responses and instruments. In developing a strategic response, you will apply critical and theoretical analysis, skills and knowledge relevant to a global policy context.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Caulfield | Online blk |
Assessment
- Policy briefWritten15%
- Presentation30%
- ReportWritten40%
- ReflectionWritten15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse a contemporary policy issue and its associated policy instruments;
- 2
apply relevant theoretical and analytical frameworks to a real-life strategic policy response;
- 3
collaborate in a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural team to produce a multi-skilled, joined-up piece of work;
- 4
communicate effectively in varied formats and to a range of audiences;
- 5
critically reflect on your team collaboration and professional learning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials15 hours
- Workshops10 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
APG5236 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jessica Kirk
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jessica Kirk
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5236?
APG5236 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5236 offered?
APG5236 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is APG5236?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5236 have an exam?
No. APG5236 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include APG5236?
APG5236 is part of Global studies.