Ethics and Politics in Policy

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
POLI 5007
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Course ID
207909
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Andrew Skuse
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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.

Course learning outcomes

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Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56279
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed POLICY7002 Ethics and Politics in Policy at the University of Adelaide

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Textbook(s)

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