Graduate Diploma of Politics and Policy
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| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Politics and Policy |
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| Campus | Off campus |
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| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Deakin course code | A616 |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
The emphasis of this course is on the development and implementation of public policy under conditions of democratic governance. Students gain an understanding and practical training focused on the relations between government, the private sector and community organisations and between different levels of government (municipal, state, national, and international). Particular attention is given to the challenges posed by the normative requirements of democracy. The focus on democratic governance within contemporary contexts characterised by rapid change and globalisation distinguishes this course from traditional public policy studies which concentrate primarily on public sector management. Units in the course are grouped into five categories: public policy, government relations, local governance, community development, and global politics. In most units, a comparative approach is employed that situates Australian experiences within an international context.
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Fees and charges
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- 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:
- 2 credit point of a compulsory core unit; and
- 6 credit points of electives selected from the specified list of units below
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Specialisations
To qualify for a Specialisation within the Graduate Diploma of Politics and Policy, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising:
- 2 credit points of compulsory core units; and
- 6 credit points of electives selected from the specified list of units below, including at least 4 credit points from a specialisation
Specialisations are available in the following areas:
Public Policy
Government Relations
Local Governance
Community Development
Global Politics
Students who complete a specialisation of four (4) credit points will have the specialisation indicated on their academic transcript.
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Course structure
Core units
Trimester 1
| AIP773 | Governance and Accountability (B, X) |
Trimester 2
| AIP746 | Democratic Governance (X) |
Electives
Select 6 credit points from the following list of electives:
Trimester 1
| AIP740 | Public Policy Analysis (X) |
| AIP745 | Comparative Local Governance (X) |
| AIP775 | Contracting and Public Private Partnerships (X) |
| ALR782 | Public Affairs and Opinion Formation (ONLINE) |
| ASD704 | Community Development Theory and Practice A (X) |
| ASD711 | Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning (X) |
Trimester 2
| AIA718 | Planning Theory, Urban Governance and the Law (B, X) |
| AIP717 | Government and Business (X) |
| AIP747 | Policy and Program Evaluation (X) |
| AIP748 | Intergovernmental Relations (X) |
| AIP776 | Contemporary Perspectives on European Integration * |
| AIP777 | Accountability and Corporate Social Responsibility (X) |
| ASD705 | Community Development Theory and Practice B (X) |
| ASD712 | Monitoring and Evaluation (X) |
| HSH724 | Local Action for Healthy Cities and Communities (X) |
Trimester 3
| AIP745 | Comparative Local Governance (X) |
* Not offered in 2010.
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Details of specialisations
Public Policy
| AIP740 | Public Policy Analysis (X) |
| AIP745 | Comparative Local Governance (X) |
| AIP747 | Policy and Program Evaluation (X) |
| AIP748 | Intergovernmental Relations (X) |
Government Relations
| AIP717 | Government and Business (X) |
| AIP775 | Contracting and Public Private Partnerships (X) |
| AIP777 | Accountability and Corporate Social Responsibility (X) |
| ALR782 | Public Affairs and Opinion Formation (ONLINE) *'' |
* this unit not offered in 2010
Local Governance
| AIA718 | Planning Theory, Urban Governance and the Law (B, X) |
| AIP745 | Comparative Local Governance (X) |
| AIP748 | Intergovernmental Relations (X) |
| HSH724 | Local Action for Healthy Cities and Communities (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) |
| ASD712 | Monitoring and Evaluation (X) |
Global Politics
| AIH760 | The Contemporary South Pacific: Governance and Crisis (B, X) |
| AIP717 | Government and Business (X) |
| AIP776 | Contemporary Perspectives on European Integration * |
| AIR707 | Global Governance (B, X) |
*Not offered in 2010
