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Graduate Diploma of Politics and Policy

Course summary for current students

Award granted Graduate Diploma of Politics and Policy
CampusOff campus
Duration1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course codeA616

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Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Politics and Policy emphasises a dual focus on politics and public policy and offers a wide range of core units and elective units to appeal to public sector, business, NGO and community sector managers and leaders, and those wishing to acquire new skills. Core units explore public policy analysis frameworks, the development and implementation of public policy under conditions of democratic governance, governance and accountability, skills building in evaluation, intergovernmental relations and accountability, and corporate social responsibility. You will undertake practical training focused on the relations between government, the private sector and community organisations, and between different levels of government. Units in the course are designed to give you a solid background in politics and policy while also building your skills so that you are a well-trained, highly competent and confident graduate. The focus on democratic governance within contemporary contexts characterised by rapid change and globalisation distinguishes this course from traditional public policy studies.

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Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate of Politics and Policy (A516)

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Fees and charges

Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.

 

Please be aware:

  • Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
  • Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
  • Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services

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Course rules

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Politics and Policy, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising:

  • 6 credit point of a compulsory core unit; and
  • 2 credit points of electives selected from the specified list of units below

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Course structure

 

Notes: Continuing students (enrolled prior to 2011) may need to refer to the 2010 Handbook entry for this course and contact Student Support office for further course advice Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071 arts-pg@deakin.edu.au


Core units


Trimester 1

AIP746 Democratic Governance (X)  

AIP740 Public Policy Analysis (X)  

AIP747 Policy and Program Evaluation (X)  


Trimester 2

AIP748 Intergovernmental Relations (X)  

AIP777 Accountability and Corporate Social Responsibility (X)  

 

Trimester 3

AIP773 Governance and Accountability (X)  


Electives


Select 2 credit points from the following list of electives:

 

Management

MPM703 Business Strategy and Analysis (B, X)  

MPE781 Economics for Managers (B, X)  

 

Community Development

ASD704 Community Development Theory and Practice A (X)  

ASD705 Community Development Theory and Practice B (X)  

ASD711 Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning (X)  

 

Education

ECM704 Introduction to Educational Leadership and Administration (X)  

EXE737 Leading and Managing Learning Organisations (B, X)  

EXE738 Policy Studies in Global and Local Contexts (B, X)  

 

Environment

SLE721 Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development (X)  

SLE725 Environmental Management Systems (X)  

MPM704 Managing for Environmental Sustainability (X)  

 

Health

HSH701 Principles and Practice of Public Health (B, X)  

HSH702 Contemporary Health Issues and Policies (B, X)  

HSN706 Food Policy and Public Health (X)  

 

International Relations

AIR719 The United Nations and International Law (B, X)  

AIR726 Human Rights in the International System (B, X)  

 

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