UO Australian Social Policy

Course aim

To examine the historical development of Australian social policies and develop an understanding of their theoretical and ideological underpinnings.

Course content

Students will develop further knowledge of the themes in the historical development of Australian social policy as well an understanding of significant social policies and the policy making process. Students will demonstrate the skill of applying a theoretical framework of policy analysis to (some of) employment, income, security, housing, health, family, social inclusion and social care policies in relation to Australians.

Textbooks

Carson, E & Kerr, L 2020, Australian Social Policy and the Human Services, 3rd edn, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne, VIC

Prerequisites

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
POLI 1019	UO Politics and Citizenship in Australia

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online	10 weeks x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assessment plan, Critical analysis, Major essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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