Brotherhood of St Laurence and University of Melbourne social policy
studies 2012

Within the Brotherhood's partnership with the University of Melbourne, key research staff teach several social policy courses at the university.

Master of Social Policy 2012

Paul Smyth, General Manager, Research and Policy Centre, Brotherhood of St Laurence, and Professorial Fellow, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Melbourne

The Master of Social Policy curriculum reflects cutting-edge theory in a number of professional development fields. Graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary for advanced community sector management and policy making.
More information: University of Melbourne 2012 handbook entry
Contact: arts-gradstudies@nullunimelb.edu.au

Specialist Certificate in Social Policy (Social Inclusion)

The Specialist Certificate in Social Policy (Social Inclusion) comprises the following two post-graduate subjects. These are available for study towards masters degrees offered by the University of Melbourne, and can also be taken as stand-alone subjects for professional development.  Candidates who successfully complete the Specialist Certificate will gain a critical understanding of processes of social exclusion and inclusion, the concepts of social justice and injustice, and the ways these issues intersect with practical social policy and research issues in Australia and internationally.
More information: Course overview 2012

Social inclusion policy and practice, 23–25 May 2012
Dr Nadine Cameron and Dr George Myconos, Research and Policy Centre, Brotherhood of St Laurence

This intensive subject engages with contemporary policy and research practice in the area of social inclusion, in Australian and international contexts. Students will develop a critical understanding of social inclusion policy and practice relevant to a broad range of organisational, practice and research contexts.
More information: University of Melbourne 2012 handbook entry
Email contact: postgrad@nullcommercial.unimelb.edu.au

Social inclusion and the politics of recognition, October 2012 *dates to be advised

Dr Zoë Morrison, Research and Policy Centre, Brotherhood of St Laurence

If social exclusion and inclusion is about more than just poverty and redistribution, how are we to understand its social dimensions? And how do the social and economic dimensions relate – in theory, in policy, and on the ground? This subject approaches social exclusion and inclusion through the politics of recognition, respect and redistribution. It combines analysis of key social issues with conceptual understandings of social justice and practical research skills.
More information: University of Melbourne 2012 handbook entry
Email contact: postgrad@nullcommercial.unimelb.edu.au