Courses & Units
Introduction to Politics and Policy HPP101
Hobart, Launceston, Online
Introduction
This unit provides an introduction to the fundamentals of political science. It introduces students to some of the central ideas, concepts, actors, institutions and processes which characterise politics in democratic nations. It uses examples and case studies from Australia and across the democratic world to highlight the challenges confronting advanced democracies in the 21st Century.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Politics and Policy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HPP101 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Joanna Vince |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
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Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 24/2/2025 | 25/3/2025 | 14/4/2025 | 1/6/2025 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain and evaluate key theories in the study of politics and policy.
- Acquire critical thinking skills and apply these in developing balanced academic arguments.
- Apply concepts and theories encountered in the unit to contemporary political and policy issues.
- Communicate your ideas coherently in written and/or oral formats using referencing and style conventions as appropriate.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090101 | $2,124.00 | $996.00 | not applicable | $2,440.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HSG101 AND HSG110 AND HPP110 AND HSG107 AND HSG111Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Weekly lecture (online) 2 hours Weekly tutorial (face to face) 2 hours
Off Campus: Weekly lecture (online) 2 hours Weekly online discussion topics 1 hour |
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| Assessment | Online quizzes weeks 3 and 12 (15%)|Tutorial Attendance and Participation (15%)|Minor essay (30%)|Major essay (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Heywood, A 2019, Politics, 5th edition, Palgrave Macmillan, London. |
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