SOCY413 Social Policy
Updated: 14 November 2008| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | June | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | PAIS311 or PAIS411 or POLS311 or POLS411 or PUBP311 or PUBP411 or SOCY313 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
SOCY313 - Social Policy |
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| Unit Description |
This unit examines the historical background associated with social policy. It considers the concept of the 'welfare state' and notions relating to universalism and residualism. Contrasting ideological perspectives on social policy are discussed as well as the different frameworks adopted by various OECD countries. The distinctive approach to social policy issues in Australia is explored along with how the process of social policy making takes place. The unit also includes specialist study of specific policy areas, such as unemployment, health and education. |
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| Prescribed Material Manditory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |