This subject builds students methodological skills in policy development, analysis, and evaluation. The subject uses real-world social and public policy issues to enable students to critically examine policy evidence, impacts and implications. Policy development, analysis, and evaluation are essential skills for students in many study areas and for a range of career pathways including government, non-government, and corporate sectors.

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[Pre-requisite] Successful completion of at least 18 credit points of tertiary study

[Pre-requisite] Successful completion of at least 18 credit points of tertiary study  Offerings: All

Social Policy Development and Analysis

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SS3001 - Social Policy Development and Analysis

Interpret key issues in policy design and analysis


Critically analyse different Australian policy case studies and communicate them to a wide audience


Compare the assumptions, strengths and limitations of different policy design and analysis techniques
