Political Problems and Public Policy (POLS1102)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Assessment methods
Tutorial participation, essays, take home assignment
Course enquiries
Doctor Alastair Stark ()
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course provides the foundation for future study in public policy and in political science and equips students with an introduction to the processes and practices of policymaking. Students will learn the key theories that are used to explain public policy and politics and apply them to understanding a range of topical and interesting policy areas including climate change, disaster management, refugee displacement and gun control.
