Public Policy unit (HPP302)

Introduction

The public policy arena presents a complex framework of actors, politics, instruments, and practices. This unit examines the broad range of theories, models, influences, and players that shape the development of Australian public policy. It aims to equip students with the knowledge of both the theoretical underpinnings and real-world challenges of the field. The unit examines the economics of public policy, agenda-setting, the policy process, policy instruments, policy implementation, the role of the media, policy consultation, and evidence-based policy-making versus politics, values and ideas. The assessment, which includes a policy briefing paper, provides students with opportunities to select, investigate, and critically analyse real-world governance and public policy problems.

Summary

Unit name	Public Policy
Unit code	HPP302
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Politics and International Relations
Coordinator	Doctor Hannah Murphy
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Explain and apply key concepts and theories in public policy.
• Compare, contrast and evaluate concepts in public policy.
• Compare contrast and evaluate theories and case studies in public policy.
• Communicate your ideas coherently in written and/or oral formats applying referencing and style conventions as appropriate.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Assessment	Tutorial participation (10%)|Short Answer Questions (20%)|Take-home exam (30%)|Major essay (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings are provided by Unit Coordinator via MyLO.
Recommended	Recomended readings are provided by Unit Coordinator via MyLO.

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