ATS3695 Public policy
Faculty of Arts
ATS3695 Public policy is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3695
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3695
No unit lists ATS3695 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units. It is highly recommended that students only take this unit after they have completed two gateway units in Politics.
Prohibition: ATS2695
Overview
The unit examines the factors that shape public policy outcomes and the consequences (both deliberate and unintended) that result from particular policy choices. The unit focuses principally on liberal democracies and is divided into three sections. Section one traces the theoretical and normative debates associated with the state in the policy making process, including an examination of the evolution of the state. Section two explores the institutions and actors that are central to policy making process. The unit concludes with an investigation of a number of key policy areas.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Policy BriefAssignment10%
- Research projectResearch assignment40%
- Take home final assessmentOther50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an improved understanding of the complexities involved in the formulation and implementation of public policy;
- 2
Have gained an understanding of the role and influence of key players and institutions in the policy process;
- 3
Be able to link theory and practice;
- 4
Have developed the ability to present arguments (in oral and written form) relevant to the topic being analysed and debated.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS3695 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Zareh Ghazarian
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Zareh Ghazarian
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3695?
ATS3695 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3695 offered?
In 2022, ATS3695 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3695?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3695 have an exam?
No. ATS3695 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3695?
ATS3695 is part of Politics; and Politics and governance.