In this capstone unit students work independently to develop a complete proposal for a policy that could be implemented in the real world. This unit builds on the skills developed in HPOL5003 and HPOL5008 and enables students to apply the knowledge they have gained across their degree. Drawing on their work experience or interests, students will choose a topic for their policy project, which must be approved by the Unit Coordinator. By the conclusion of the project, students will have developed a complete policy document including: a clearly articulated policy problem; an appraisal of relevant evidence and possible options; identification of an appropriate policy solution; an analysis of the environment in which the policy will be introduced; and a plan for implementation and evaluation. The project will be presented at the final workshop or online via recorded video. By the end of this unit students will be able to: Identify and articulate a problem that is amenable to a policy solution; Identify factors and stakeholders supporting and resisting policy change, and strategies required to facilitate adoption of policy change; Identify policy options and advocate for a policy solutions; Develop a clear plan for policy implementation, evaluation and funding; Effectively research, write and communicate a new policy.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Public Health |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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HPOL5003 and HPOL5008 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Operational knowledge of the structures and financing of health systems including the organisation of health systems, funding priorities and mechanisms, administration of health care, and the public-private mix, governance and accountability, and national and international health budgets and funding programs. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Gai Moore, gabriel.moore@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Gai Moore, gabriel.moore@sydney.edu.au |
David Primrose, david.primrose@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Rakhee Raghunandan, rakhee.raghunandan@sydney.edu.au |
Amanda Rush, amanda.rush@sydney.edu.au |