HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS

PHE5HPA

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students learn about policy analysis. A problem-oriented approach is used to identify the nature of the problem, see how the problem is articulated and solutions examined. Students are given the opportunity to explore, within the health field, political institutions, operation and function of government in regulating and funding the health system, and development and implementation of public and other policies. Consideration will be given to political theories and to understanding linkages between political structures and social and economic development. The analytical approach includes power, authority and influence, various theories which seek to explain the exercise of power in policy, and language and societal values. The process of implementation receives special attention. Case studies from domestic and international areas of health policy are presented to illustrate some of the enduring issues of policy analysis as well as exploring specific policy areas.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Simon Barraclough

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHE5HPI

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	In addition, selection of reading will be made available through the electronic reserve system of the university library.	Recommended	N/A	N/A

City, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Simon Barraclough

Class requirements

Lecture
Three 7.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.

Lecture
Five 3.0 hours lecture per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus six hours of directed learning activities."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
one 1,500-word minor assignment	A set topic	40
one 3,000-word major assignment	An analysis of a problem in health policy chosen by the student	60

Online, 2014, Semester 2, Online