phe5pol public health policy
HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
PHE5POL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this introductory subject is on the theory and practice of health policy, including health system policy, healthcare policy and public health policy. Students will develop skills to participate competently in the design and critical analysis of policy at a level appropriate to a health policy advisor. The process of policy will be 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 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 explore the contemporary policy environment and political landscape that influence policy making, and the use of advocacy, evidence and policy instruments for implementing policy. The roles of interest groups in policy process will be explored. Case studies will be used to illustrate key policy issues.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
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 Campus. PHE5POL is offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Making health policy | Prescribed | Buse, K., Mays, N. and Walt G. (2012, 2nd Edn) | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Readings | Health care and public policy: An Australian analysis | Recommended | Palmer, G., and Short, S. (2014, 5th Edn) | MACMILLAN |
Readings | Policy | Recommended | Colebatch H. (2009, 3rd Edn) | OPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Readings | Understanding the Australian health care system | Recommended | Willis, E., Reynolds, L., and Keleher, H. (2016, 1st Edn) | ELSEVIER |
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 different forces involved in 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 or health s 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, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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Major policy analysis or retrospective evaluation (3,000 words excluding references) | Prospective policy analysis or retrospective policy evaluation | 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 |
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Major policy analysis or retrospective evaluation (3,000 words excluding references) | Prospective policy analysis or retrospective policy evaluation | 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 |