The course involves students in the guided application of theories, concepts and analytical tools to real world policy problems/issues. The Applied Policy Project is designed as a 'capstone' course that enables students of Policy Studies to synthesize and apply their learning from preceding subjects to the sorts of issues they are likely to encounter in the workplace. Students from other programs are welcome in the course provided they meet the required prerequisites.
Students will work through a range of contemporary policy issues/problems as a group and individually, with an emphasis on direct and active student participation. The course will involve a mix of lectures, workshops, student presentations with peer feedback, and role-playing. Students will develop a real sense of the way various actors and institutions engage in policy work and be encouraged to generate confidence in their abilities to be constructive participants in policy work.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- apply knowledge of policy studies to real world cases;
- communicate and defend ideas in a professional manner;
- conduct research and analysis in a policy context; and
- produce a substantial piece of written analytical work on a research topic connected to public policy (broadly conceived).
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
Capstone project - work through policy issues as a group and individually. Mix of lectures and workshops, student presentations and feedback.
Indicative Assessment
- Policy issues paper (750 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Applied policy analysis report (3000 words) (45) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Policy brief and self-reflection (1000 words) (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- General class participation (including reviewing work of peers) (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 24 hours of contact over 12 weeks; and
b) 106 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
A set of articles and real-life examples of policy writing are provided.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $5820 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6240 | 24 Jul 2023 | 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Aug 2023 | 27 Oct 2023 | In Person | View |
