POLS30035 Policy Design: From Theory to Practice
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
- 25% group work
Is POLS30035 hard?
POLS30035: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How public policy gets made: the main theories of the policy process, design thinking, governance systems and using data in policy.
After it you can
- Compare theories of the policy process
- Apply design thinking to a policy problem
- Link policy theory to real practice
What you need first
MULT20003 or POLS20034
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Projects 25%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is POLS30035 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking POLS30035?
- Needs MULT20003 or POLS20034.
- Does POLS30035 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Projects 25%, Reports and essays 50%.
- Can I take POLS30035 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate POLS30035?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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