Ethics and Politics in Policy

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
POLI 5007
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Course ID
207909
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Within democratic settings policy and administration requires philosophical understanding of political foundations. Policy can be undermined by lack of integrity or corrupt practices. This course examines political and ethical underpinnings of public policy and administration. It explores moral and philosophical issues that frame why governments choose to do what they do, as well as practical issues that relates to phenomena like conflict of interest or bribery and corruption.

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