Bachelor of Public Policy

Are you seeking a dynamic career in politics, the public service, advocacy organisations, not-for-profit social and community services or private industry?The ANU Bachelor of Public Policy equips you with a comprehensive understanding of Australian public policies and related international policies.This well-regarded education experience includes the Applied Policy Project, in which you will be engaged in an intensive student-led investigation of a policy issue or controversy relevant to your interests.

You may also have the opportunity to attend the Australian National Internships Program.Our program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge you need to gather and analyse a range of economic, demographic and social data, to evaluate public policies and programs, and to participate in policy design, advocacy and communication.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Public Policy requires the completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 144 units must consist of:

36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 INDG3001 Public policy development and implementation and Indigenous Australians POLS2009 Bureaucracy and Public Policy SOCR3001 Data for Decision Making SOCY2043 Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods SOCY2101 Social Policy: Principles and Practice

A minimum of 6 units from completion of introductory courses on the following list:

ECHI1006 The Australian Economy: Past and Present ECON1100 Economics I (H) ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 POLS1009 Research and Writing in Political Science SOCY1002 Self and Society

A minimum of 6 units from completion of ethics courses from the following list:

PHIL1008 Introduction to Ethics PHIL2020 Theories of Social Justice

6 units from completion of empirical research courses from the following list:

POLS2044 Contemporary Political Analysis SOCY2038 Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods

A minimum of 6 units and a maximum of 12 units from completion of capstone courses from the following list:

ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A ANIP3005 Australian National Internship B POLS3022 Washington DC Internship SOCY3001 Research Internship POLS3041 Applied Policy Project

A minimum of 6 and a maximum 30 units from completion of applied public policy courses from the following list:

CRIM2001 Doing Criminology: Research and Practice in Crime and Criminal Justice CRIM2003 Controversies in Crime Control CRIM2004 Dimensions of Crime: Identifying and Controlling Offenders DEMO2001 Population Studies DEMO2002 Population Analysis DEMO2003 Migration in the Modern World ENVS3001 Climate Change Science & Policy in Practice ENVS3020 Climate Change Science & Policy ENVS3028 Environmental Policy ENVS3033 International Environmental Policy LING2022 Language Policy and Language Politics POLS3031 Comparative Judicial Politics POLS2043 Pressure Groups and Political Lobbying POLS2111 Elections, Political Behaviour and Public Opinion in Australia POLS2114 Australian Political Institutions POLS2121 Ideas in Australian Politics POLS2130 Public Choice and Politics POLS3038 Media and Politics POLS3039 Political Leadership and Executive Government SOCY2021 Education and Society SOCY2022 Environmental Sociology SOCY2055 Social Inequality in Comparative Perspective SOCY2057 Relationships, Marriage and Family STST2001 International Security issues in the Asia-Pacific STST2003 Australia and Security in the Pacific Islands STST3002 Australia’s Security in the Asian Century STST3003 Honeypots and Overcoats: Australian Intelligence in the World

A minimum of 6 and a maximum 12 units from completion of political theory and political philosophy courses from the following list:

PHIL2115 Political Philosophy from Hobbes to Mill PHIL2122 Philosophy and Public Policy POLS2063 Contemporary Political Theory POLS2119 Ideas in Politics POLS2120 Foundations of Political Theory

A maximum of 12 units from completion of Vice-Chancellor’s courses from the following list:

VCUG2001 Creating Knowledge VCUG2002 Leadership and Influence in a Complex World VCUG3001 Unravelling Complexity VCUG3002 Mobilising Research

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Year 1 - 48 units

Year 2 - 48 units

Year 3 - 48 units

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Domestic applicants

→ School leavers will be assessed on: • the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program, • the co-curricular or service requirement, and • any program specific requirements that are listed below.

→ Non school leavers: a) will be assessed on: • the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program, b) Non school leavers who: • complete a recognised Australian (or equivalent) post-secondary qualification, or • complete one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) of an Australian (or equivalent) degree qualification, or • complete an approved tertiary preparation course/program without undertaking any further study, will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. Non school leavers must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Adjustment Factors

ANU offers rank adjustments for a number of adjustment factors, including for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. Rank adjustments are applied to Bachelor degree applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 points (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustments, maximum 10 equity-based adjustments and maximum 5 Elite Athlete adjustments) will be awarded. Please note that Adjustment Factors vary and do not apply to a select few programs, please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.