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Public /Social Policy Thesis Part 1 (PPMN90049)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
(MPPM) Dr. Erik Baekkeskov erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
(MSP) Professor Shelley Mallett s.mallett@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
(MPPM) Dr. Erik Baekkeskov erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
(MSP) Professor Shelley Mallett s.mallett@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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;
- show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
- show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area;
- demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research; and
- 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;
- present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
- consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
- synthesise critical arguments and debates;
- test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;
- enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be admitted to the
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Students enrolling in the thesis must also complete POLS40013
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Please note:
- To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, all students must submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis
In addition:
- Students admitted into the 200 point program must be in their final 100 points and must have completed 50 points of compulsory subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%), prior to enrolment in the thesis
- Students in the 150 point program must have completed at least 25 points of compulsory subjects within the program with an average of H1 (80%) prior to enrolment in the thesis
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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PPMN90002 | Minor Thesis - Public /Social Policy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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Recommended background knowledge
Public Policy or Sociology at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. PPMN90049 and PPMN90050 together)
- A thesis of 12,000 words (100%), due at the end of the second semester of enrolment
- Hurdle statement: the following requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:
- Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings
- Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the semester of thesis enrolment.
- Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year.
- Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Erik Baekkeskov and Shelley Mallett Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
(MPPM) Dr. Erik Baekkeskov erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
(MSP) Professor Shelley Mallett s.mallett@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mark Triffitt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
(MPPM) Dr. Erik Baekkeskov erik.baekkeskov@unimelb.edu.au
(MSP) Professor Shelley Mallett s.mallett@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in PPMN90049 Public / Social Policy Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in PPMN90050 Public / Social Policy Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Please note: Information in this Handbook entry refers to both Part 1 and Part 2 of this subject (PPMN90049 Public/Social Policy Thesis Part 1 and PPMN90050 Public/Social Policy Thesis Part 2)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Social Policy Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022