PHE5POL
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
PHE5POL
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this subject is on the theory and practice of public health policy. Students will develop skills to participate competently in the design and critical analysis of policy at a level appropriate to a generalist public health practitioner. The process of policy is conceptualised in terms of development, advocacy, implementation and evaluation. Key themes are: What is policy? How and when is policy formulated? Who is involved in policy and why? How is policy implemented and monitored? How is policy reviewed, evaluated and improved?Various policy theories and frameworks that seek to explain the policy making process will be introduced and critiqued. Institutional systems and structures that influence health policy making will be examined. Particular attention will be given to exploring the contemporary policy environment and political landscape that influence policy making, and the use of advocacy, evidence and policy instruments for implementing policy. Case studies will be used to illustrate key policy issues and to provide insights into specific policy areas.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMofi Islam
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Classes are held at the City . Subject is required for Master of Public Health students. PHE5POL is offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health care and public policy: an Australian analysis. | Prescribed | Palmer, G., and Short, S. (2014, 5th Edn) | MACMILLAN |
| Readings | Making health policy. | Prescribed | Buse, K., Mays, N. and Walt G. (2012, 2nd Edn) | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | The Australian health care system. | Recommended | Duckett, S. (2011, 5th Edn) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Policy | Recommended | Colebatch, H. (2009, 3rd Edn) | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Public Health Practice in Australia: The Organised Effort | Recommended | Lin, V., Smith J. and Fawkes, S. (2014, 2nd Edn) | ALLEN AND UNWIN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify, analyse and critically appraise the major state, national and international institutions, stakeholders and arrangements that shape and deliver health policy
- Activities:
- Engage with lecturers and guest speakers Complete selected readings Undertake group project work
02. Critically analyse and synthesise information and evidence concerning the contemporary policy environment within which health policy making occurs
- Activities:
- Engage with lecturers and guest speakers Complete selected readings Undertake group project work Independently research and write policy assignments Prepare analyses of policy debates in the media
03. Differentiate theories, models and frameworks of the policy process and use them to analyse contemporary health policy issues and arguments
- Activities:
- Engage with lecturers and guest speakers Complete selected readings Participate in tutorials Independently research and write policy assignments
04. Independently evaluate existing policy on a significant public health issue, and make recommendations for improvements
- Activities:
- Engage with lecturers and guest speakers Complete selected readings Participate in tutorials Independently research and write policy assignments
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size80
Enrolment information Due to limited resources Enrollment accepted until quota is reached
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMofi Islam
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Five 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major policy analysis (3,000 words excluding references) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group policy project (total word equivalent per student 1,000-words) | Group Policy Project - group policy analysis with joint written submission (1,000-words) and group oral presentation (up to 15 minutes) (total word equivalent per student 1,000 words). | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Ministerial briefing (1,000 words excluding references) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |