Neoliberal Modernity: The Politics of Development

SOCOG1004 Neoliberal Modernity: The Politics of Development

What is neoliberal modernity, what are neoliberal policies, how do they inform a politics of development, and what are their impacts? The focus of this course is the theory and practice of neoliberalism in historical and contemporary contexts. Students will consider the dominance of neoliberalism as an ideology, a set of policies and a form of governance that have had profound impacts on political, social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts. This introductory course will be relevant to students interested in understanding the impact of political and economic principles on a) practices of development and b) human and animal welfare and environmental issues, and the relationship between such principles and normative societal assumptions. It will also be relevant to students wishing to understand the context for contemporary calls for `greener¿ and more sustainable practices in economics and development.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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