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Professional Practice in Policy (PPMN90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
August
Overview
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This subject will examine contemporary issues and debates in public policy making in a variety of contexts (Victorian, Australian, and international) through insights provided by professional public policy practitioners. Students will be offered a unique opportunity to hear first-hand accounts of the public policy process as experienced by professionals, and will participate in the examination and analysis of contemporary case studies of public policy in action.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- gain familiarity with contemporary issues and debates in public policy making;
- gain an understanding of policy making processes and institutions;
- be able to demonstrate competence in independent research and analysis;
- gain professional skills in policy analysis and design;
- be able to apply theory to professional practice;
- be able to apply theories and methods to the analysis of public policy case studies.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to analyse and think critically in relation to public policy;
- be able to demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent research;
- be able to demonstrate written communication skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Public Policy at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A briefing paper of 500 words (15%) due during the examination period.
- A research essay of 4500 words (85%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Yehudi Blacher Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject will be taught intensively from 9am - 5pm over 4 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 12 August 2017 to 27 August 2017 Last self-enrol date 15 August 2017 Census date 8 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 October 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 August contact information
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Additional delivery details
Seminars will be held from 9-5pm on 12 and 13 August and 26 and 27 August
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022