GOVT2941 Making Policy in Political Context (University of Sydney): rated 3.1/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
GOVT2941 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Government and International Relations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 政治背景下的政策制定
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Government and International Relations
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Public policy is about what governments do or choose not to do. This unit explores how public policy is formulated, implemented and evaluated, and what governance processes are typically followed.
GOVT2941 has 7 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 · usefulness 2.8 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 2.8 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.6/5).
On Reddit: "I do both these units and didn’t go to GOVT2941: Making policy because of a clash. Attendance not even taken. Literally can sneak in and sneak out. Btw can I DM you privately, would love another friend :)"
On Reddit: "maybe im just trying harder now but im getting way better marks in govt2941 lol"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is GOVT2941 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: usefulness 2.8/5, overall 3.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GOVT2941, and when is it offered?
A: GOVT2941 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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