AIP748 - Multilevel Governance
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1-hour online seminar per week |
Content
Multilevel Governance examines the complex and evolving relationships between governments, institutions, and non-state actors operating across local, regional, national, and global scales. Designed for postgraduate students in public policy, political science, international relations, planning, and related disciplines, this unit provides advanced theoretical and practical insights into how authority, decision- making, and policy implementation are distributed and coordinated in contemporary governance systems.
The unit explores foundational theories of governance, federalism, decentralisation, subsidiary, and network governance, alongside emerging debates concerning policy coordination, democratic accountability, institutional fragmentation, and collaborative governance. Students will critically analyse how governments interact with supranational organisations, civil society, Indigenous communities, private sector actors, and transnational networks to address increasingly interconnected policy challenges such as climate change, migration, public health, infrastructure, and economic development.
Through comparative case studies drawn from diverse political systems, the unit investigates governance arrangements within federations, metropolitan regions, and international institutions. Particular attention is given to the tensions between centralisation and local autonomy, especially relating to Indigenous Australians and emerging governance institutions. Students will consider the implications of multilevel governance for equity, participation, and policy effectiveness. The unit concludes with a critical assessment of governance in the era of neoliberalism and populism.
Unit fee information
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