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- Location:
Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
- Location:
Joondalup - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Business and Law - School:
Law and Justice - Code:
Y94 - CRICOS:
078598J - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Planning
Major In Policy and Governance
Recommended for students wishing to focus their studies and career on governance and policy development in the planning or urban/regional development sectors of the economy.
This major provides students with an understanding of the issue of governance, as well as economic, legal and administrative issues involved in the development of public policy. Students will develop an analytical and inquiry based approach to governance and policy development.
Non-Standard Timetable Information (e.g. early start, weekend courses, etc)
This major will be delivered across campuses. Students will be required to attend classes on both campuses to complete the major.
Related careers
Urban Planner, Town Planner, Statutory Planner, Strategic Planner, Regional Planner, Urban Designer
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Recommended for students wishing to focus their studies and career on governance and policy development in the planning or urban/regional development sectors of the economy.
This major provides students with an understanding of the issue of governance, as well as the economic, legal and administrative issues involved in the development of public policy. Students will develop a critical and inquiring approach to governance and policy development.
Careers
Urban Planner, Town Planner, Statutory Planner, Strategic Planner, Regional Planner, Urban Designer.
Core Units
The Policy and Governance major consists of 120 credit points (8 units) comprising 5 core units and 3 electives.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POL1104 | Foundations of Politics and Government | 15 | |
| LAW2602 | Environmental Law and Administration | 15 | |
| POL3106 | Public Policy: Shaping Nations | 15 | |
| MAN3611 | Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility | 15 | |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 | |
Elective Units
Plus 3 units selected from:
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM1107 | Creative Thinking | 15 | |
| CSV3101 | Social Policy | ** | 15 |
| CSV3112 | Administration and Management in Community and Public Services | 15 | |
| FBL3501 | Business Practicum | 15 | |
| POL3127 | Australian Government | 15 | |
** For students in the Bachelor of Planning, POL3125 Public Sector Policy is an acceptable prerequisite.
This major can also be studied in the following courses: