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Overview

Analyse how governments use power to frame, develop and implement policy across the world. In this major you'll explore the different institutions and processes through which citizens' identities and interests are represented in policy making in a variety of key areas ranging from foreign policy to cyber law. You will … For more content click the Read more button below. This major will connect you to experts in public policy, democracy and democratisation, political theory, cyber law and policy, Australian foreign policy, and the history of Australian Aboriginal policy.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Academic contact

Dirk Tomsa

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Open to all courses

Yes

Structure

Where one or more subjects are shared between this major and another component (course, second major or minor) the subject/s will be replaced with a HUSS elective at the level of the common subject. Where a combination of this major and another component (course, second major or minor) exceeds 4 common subjects this combination will become incompatible.

120 credit points

Level one30 credit points
Level two30 credit points
Level three60 credit points

Available in courses

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Comprehend and critique key knowledge in the field of politics and public policy.
2.
Understand the complex systems, structures, laws and practices that shape governments and their policy making from a range of political, social, legal and cultural perspectives.
3.
Identify and analyse governance and policy problems, and formulate responses to them.
4.
Apply critical thinking and research methodologies to analyse key issues in policy studies and contribute to new knowledge in the discipline's various themes.
5.
Communicate effectively, in written and spoken formats, about global issues to a variety of academic and professional audiences.
6.
Demonstrate work readiness, teamwork and initiative by going on exchange, practicing self-directed learning and/or participation in a work placement.

Career opportunities

The skills you build when you study Government and policy prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • Policy Analyst
  • Security Analyst
  • University Lecturer
  • International Trade Specialist