Public /Social Policy Thesis Part 1 (PPMN90049)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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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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 or
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 to enrol in this subject.

Students enrolling in the thesis must also complete POLS40013 

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 (may be taken concurrently).

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

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
PPMN90002 Minor Thesis - Public /Social Policy No longer available

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 coordinatorsScott Brenton and Leah Ruppanner
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
    Total time commitment510 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 March 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018
    Assessment period ends22 June 2018

    Semester 1 contact information

    MPPM Program Director

    Scott Brenton: sbrenton@unimelb.edu.au

    MSP Program Director

    Leah Ruppanner: leah.ruppanner@unimelb.edu.au

     

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorsScott Brenton and Leah Ruppanner
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
    Total time commitment510 hours
    Teaching period23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018
    Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018
    Census date31 August 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 September 2018
    Assessment period ends16 November 2018

    Semester 2 contact information

    MPPM Program Director

    Scott Brenton: sbrenton@unimelb.edu.au

    MSP Program Director

    Leah Ruppanner: leah.ruppanner@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:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisation150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management
    Informal specialisation200 Point Master of Social Policy
    Informal specialisation100 Point Master of Social Policy
    Informal specialisation100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management
    Informal specialisation200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management
    Informal specialisation150 Point Master of Social Policy
  • Links to additional information

    http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/ssps

  • 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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    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

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022