SCPL2601 Australian Social Policy

SCPL2601 Australian Social Policy (University of Sydney): rated 2.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.

SCPL2601 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Sociology and Criminology. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 澳大利亚社会政策

Type: Undergraduate

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Sociology and Criminology

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Level: Undergraduate Level 2

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

In this unit of study Australian social policy is explored: the legal and administrative framework; relationships between family and the state; employment, unemployment, unpaid work and welfare; the public/private mix; aged care policies, the culture of welfare state provision, indigenous policies, migration, multiculturalism and the formulation and delivery of social welfare services in Australia.

SCPL2601 student reviews, difficulty and workload

SCPL2601 has 1 scored review: overall 2.0/5 · usefulness 2.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 2.0 stars).

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SCPL2601 FAQ

Q: Is SCPL2601 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 2.0/5, overall 2.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches SCPL2601, and when is it offered?

A: SCPL2601 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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