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GOVT6301: Ethics and Public Policy

2027 unit information

Every aspect of public policy raises questions about values. In this unit, students will grapple with the ethical dimensions of public administration and contemporary public policy challenges. They will also explore the best ways to combat corruption and enhance public integrity. The unit will focus on building ethical capabilities at both the institutional and individual levels.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Government and International Relations
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. conduct comparative inquiry into public sector ethics and corruption using a range of sources.
  • LO2. reflect critically on the ethical issues involved in public sector activities at local, national and international levels.
  • LO3. contribute to informed discussions about public sector ethics and corruption using appropriate language and critical listening.
  • LO4. create new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry.
  • LO5. develop imaginative capacity on how ethical engagement and practice can improve public policy.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive February - March 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive February - March 2027
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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