UndergraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Bachelor of Public Policy
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Public Policy is an undergraduate degree at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, taken over 3 years full-time (144 Units). Coursework includes a minimum of 60 units and a maximum of 72 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU.. Graduates are expected to demonstrate understanding of differences in political systems and the contexts in which public policy operates. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
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Course structure
Study plan in 83 parts
- The Bachelor of Public Policy requires completion of 144 units
- A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
- A minimum of 18 units must come from completion of 3000-level courses
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- A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
- A minimum of 72 units must come from the following lists:
- 18 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
- POLS1009
- Introduction to Data and Methods for Political Science and International Relations
- POLS2002
- Theory and Practice
- SOCY2101
- Principles and Practice
- 12 units from the completion of the following introductory courses:
- DEMO1001
- Global Population Challenges
- ECON1101
- Microeconomics 1
- ECON1102
- Macroeconomics 1
- SOCY1002
- Self and Society
- A minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 units from the completion of the following public policy analysis and methods courses:
- DEMO2002
- Population Analysis
- EMET1001
- Foundations of Economic and Financial Models
- EMET2007
- Econometric Methods
- POLS2044
- Quantitative Methods in Political Science and International Relations
- POLS2045
- Qualitative Methods in Political Science and International Relations Research
- SOCY2038
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
- SOCY2043
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
- SOCR3001
- Data for Decision Making
- SOCY3169
- Online Research Methods
- A minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 units from the completion of the following public policy theory courses:
- ECON2131
- Public Sector Economics
- PHIL2122
- Philosophy and Public Policy
- POLS2130
- Public Choice and Politics
- POLS3009
- Bureaucracy
- Politics and Power
- SOCY2030
- Social Inequalities and Development
- A minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 units from the completion of the following public policy practice courses:
- ANIP3003
- Australian National Internships Program A
- CRIM2005
- Alcohol
- Promoting Health and Preventing Consequences
- CRIM2009
- Corruption in Our World
- CRIM3005
- Equality in the Criminal Justice System
- DEMO3001
- Population Policy Case Studies
- DEMO3002
- Demographic Research Internship
- ECON2900
- Development Poverty and Famine
- ECON3023
- Economic Policy Issues
- ENVS3028
- Environmental Policy
- ENVS3033
- International Environmental Policy
- HLTH2001
- An Introduction
- INDG1002
- Resilience
- Responsibility
- First Peoples' Experiences and Ways of Being
- INDG3001
- First Nations Peoples
- the State and Public Policy in Australia
- INDG3003
- First Peoples' Economic Self-determination and Prosperity in the Australian Economy
- SOCY3001
- Research Internship
- A minimum of 60 units and a maximum of 72 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Admissions
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program. The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed. Domestic applicants Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below. Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on: completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors ) requirement for this program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with higher education study are assessed on: previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on: previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on: secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme ; and English language proficiency; and any program-specific requirements listed below. International applicants Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found . Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below. Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency. Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission ATAR: 85 International Baccalaureate: 33
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