Postgraduate MAQ-POIX8090-2022

Advanced Introduction to Policy

Duration

18 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 30,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2022

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion, a student will be able to:

Identify, critically analyse and discuss the major debates and controversies involved in issues such as inequality, labour market liberalisation, the institutional convergence or divergence of capitalist systems, and the mutual relationship between society and political institutions.
Engage in independent research showing the ability to build on international scholarship and international examples to address a public policy problem.
Show competent knowledge of the theoretical literature as well as of the empirical cases covered in the readings.
Evaluate the quality, validity and reliability of research relating to a specific policy problem.
Communicate research findings and views accurately and effectively using a variety of techniques (written, spoken, visual).

Topics covered

- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

MAQ-PSP-MAS-2022
MAQ-PSP-MAS-2021

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject focuses on how policy is made and who makes it.Taking an international perspective, the subject introduces students to the policy process, the state and societal actors that cooperate (and fight) over policy and to the context in which they operate. Students will engage in peer learning, discuss cases studies as well as write on policy issues using the materials and concepts presented in the subject.

Assessments

Admission to MPSP NCCW POIR8090 Advanced Introduction to Policy

Participation (10%)
Peer learning exercise (20%)
Essay (50%)
Quizzes (20%)

Textbooks

Related degrees

Postgraduate MAQ-PSP-MAS-2022

Master of Public and Social Policy

Postgraduate MAQ-PSP-MAS-2021

Master of Public and Social Policy