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This major is 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. It 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.
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On Campus at Joondalup, Mount Lawley
Students in this unit set have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner.
Students must participate in an induction on the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours. Host organisations may require students to attend work after hours and on the weekends.
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Students are required to submit a current resume, a statement addressing their suitability and may be required to attend an interview.
Students must participate in an induction in the requirements and procedures for completing work placement including documentation and risk management.
Urban Planner, Town Planner, Statutory Planner, Strategic Planner, Regional Planner, Urban Designer
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit 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 |
| POL2127 | Australian Government | 15 |
| Plus 3 units from: | ||
| PLN3616 | Planning Study Tour | 15 |
| CMM1107 ^ | Creative Thinking | 15 |
| CSV3112 ^ | Administration and Management in Community and Public Services | 15 |
| FBL3501 ^ | Business Practicum | 15 |
| LAW3105 ^ | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| POL3110 ^ | Global Politics and the Environment | 15 |
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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