Policy Practice (POLS3807)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Recommended prerequisite
POLS1102
Recommended companion
POLS3801
Assessment methods
Attendance & participation, ministerial briefing document, group work cabinet submission, take home
assignment
Course enquiries
Course description
This course is designed for students wishing to apply for work as policy officers in the public service, Australian Government or state/territory, or work with private sector or not-for-profit organisations at the policy interface with government. It will provide an understanding of what government does, what it is responsible for, and how decisions are made, and will, through a practical approach, build the essential reasoning, relational and writing skills required for work as a policy practitioner. Students will be exposed to practitioners from graduate to senior levels in a range of Queensland Government departments (including Treasury and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet). The program also includes a visit to Parliament to observe Question Time and a visit to a policy unit in a government department. An important component of the program is the opportunity to test-run with senior Government officers a job application and an interview.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |