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Minor Thesis - Public /Social Policy (PPMN90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
(MPPM) Dr. Erik Baekkeskov erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
(MSP) Professor Shelley Mallett s.mallett@unimelb.edu.au
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This subject involves a supervised thesis of 12 000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
- be able to show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
- be able to show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area;
- be able to demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research;
- be able to show a good capacity to communicate research in written form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
- be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
- be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
- be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates;
- be able to test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;
- be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner;
- be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022