phe5hpa health policy analysis
HEALTH POLICY ANALYSIS
PHE5HPA
2017
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.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlison Hughes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE5HPI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | A selection of required texts will be made available through the Reading Lists system of the University Library | Recommended | . | . |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and evaluate policy against contemporary theoretical models and frameworks
- Activities:
- A major policy analysis assignment on a policy of the student's choosing
02. Conceptualise and demonstrate understanding of the policy process by using appropriate theories and models
- Activities:
- Lecture, prescribed reading
03. Demonstrate and communicate a sound understanding and analysis of conflicting motives and competing stakeholder interests that influence health policy
- Activities:
- Lectures, prescribed reading, minor and major assignments
04. Synthesise, evaluate and explain the significance of competing ideologies and discourses in shaping policy
- Activities:
- Lectures, prescribed reading, minor assignment
Subject options
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Online, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlison Hughes
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 39.0 hours scheduled online class per study period and delivered via online.
"Online content equivalent to 39 hours of face-to-face teaching."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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Minor assignment (1,500 word equiv.) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Major assignment (3,000 word equiv.) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |