ATS2319 Public policy: Practice and impact
Faculty of Arts
ATS2319 Public policy: Practice and impact is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS2319
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2319
No unit lists ATS2319 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3695
Pre-requisite: Twelve credit points of level 1 units
For Bachelor of International Relations - ATS1056, ATS1071, ATS1873 and ATS1945
Overview
In this unit, you will examine the factors that shape public policy outcomes and the consequences (both deliberate and unintended) that result from particular policy choices. You will trace the theoretical and normative debates associated with the state in the policy making process. You will also explore the institutions and actors that are central to the policy making process, as well as investigate a number of key policy areas.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Policy BriefWritten20%
- Research projectWritten40%
- Take home final assessmentWritten40%
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
analyse and critically discuss the complexities involved in the formulation and implementation of public policy;
- 2
evaluate and articulate the role and influence of key players and institutions in the policy process;
- 3
apply relevant theories to produce and analyse public policy practice and outcomes;
- 4
present arguments relevant to the topic being analysed and debated.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. 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.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Where it fits
ATS2319 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
- ITRL-MAJMajor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsInternational relationsNo reviews yet
- ITRL-MINMinor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsInternational relationsNo reviews yet
- PLTC-MAJMajor, Level 2 cornerstone unitsPoliticsNo reviews yet
- PLTC-MINMinor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsPoliticsNo reviews yet
- PLTG-USPECSpecialisation, Level 2 cornerstone unitsPolitics and governanceNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nathan Fioritti
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nathan Fioritti
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2319?
ATS2319 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2319 offered?
In 2027, ATS2319 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2319?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2319 have an exam?
No. ATS2319 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2319?
ATS2319 is part of International relations; Politics; and Politics and governance.