Policy Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
POLI 3021
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Course ID
202744
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Campus
Whyalla, Magill, Online, Mt Gambier
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Society and Culture
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

In this course students will analyse and critique social policy processes and their application to human services in Australia. Students will develop advanced skills in social policies analysis. Specifically, students will research and analyse social work and human service policies in relation to: policy cycles; policy planning, instruments, analysis, implementation and evaluation; resources allocation; equity and diversity; government and third sector relationships; global social policy and policy transfers, and policy activism. 

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A