Comparative Social Policy (SOCI90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | September |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject uses a comparative approach to analyse key areas of contemporary social policy, with a focus on the reform strategies that emerged over the 1990s. The subject examines the different social policy responses that have characterised these strategies, and considers ways of evaluating policy models in key areas. It engages with social policy in Australia, Europe and North America, emerging social policy in Asia, as well as with the increasing role of international organizations. The subject focuses on key policy areas, drawn from family policy, health policy, employment policy, ageing and urban policies.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop comparative analysis of continuity and change in social policy
- Have a knowledge of comparative studies of contemporary welfare regimes
- Critically assess the role of international organisations in social policy.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analytic skills, through research and written communication
- Communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically, both orally and in writing
- Display awareness and understanding of the social, ethical and cultural contexts of research and of our place as researchers.
Last updated: 15 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: 706AA Master of Social Policy, MC-EMPA Executive Master of Public Administration
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 15 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Policy brief - write a policy brief about one policy of your choice related to one of the key policy areas analysing in this term
| 4 Weeks from the start of the teaching period | 30% |
A research essay
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 70% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 15 April 2025
Dates & times
- September
Principal coordinator Irma Reci Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: a 2-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar for six weeks from the teaching start date. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 September 2025 to 24 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 17 September 2025 Census date 3 October 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 October 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 September contact information
Professor Irma Reci irma.mooi@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours in total
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Last updated: 15 April 2025
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) Course Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Course Master of Social Policy - Links to additional information
Last updated: 15 April 2025