Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,400 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesBuild on the fundamentals learned in Politics and Citizenship in Australia (POLI1019) and further develop your understanding of Australian social policy. This course explores a range of social policy in Australia including employment, housing, health, and family policy. Develop your understanding of welfare provision in the 'post-welfare state' and what that means for achieving social justice. Understanding the mechanisms behind social policy development is vital for any professional employed in the social/human services profession. Adelaide University's 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a second-year course from Adelaide University's Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree. When studying this course as a "single subject", prior knowledge from POLI 1013 or equivalent will support your success. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.
Australian Social Policy is a standalone subject at Adelaide University in SA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Adelaide University before enrolling.
Adelaide University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 10 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Adelaide University before enrolling.
