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Development Policy: Independent Project (DEVT90007)
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Overview
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The aim of this subject is to draw together analytical approaches, critical thinking and innovative responses to a contemporary and multi-dimensional development policy or program challenge which students identify are important for their future policy or program work. To achieve this aim, we draw on the theories and concepts taught across the Masters program related to research, policy and program design and evaluation, as well as diversity and inclusion, to develop a planned policy or program response to the challenge students have identified. We especially draw on theories, concepts and principles taught in research design, project or policy design, monitoring and evaluation, impact assessments, and other related subjects on diversity and inclusion for students to apply using a holistic approach for their independent project. Students will undertake their own independent investigations for their project, and participate in a series of workshops and facilitated learning to develop their planned policy or program response to the challenge in question. This subject will be available to students enrolled in joint or double degrees with international partner universities in development studies, social policy, and public policy and administration, or with the permission of the Subject Coordinator if space is available.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- gain advanced analytical skills related to development issues;
- become familiar with current debates in the field of development;
- expand their knowledge of development theories;
- be able to pursue research in a specialised area of study.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- be able to write clear and coherent reports;
- think critically about conceptual issues;
- demonstrate relevance of the topic to broader development debates.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students enrolling in this subject must have a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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1 x essay due before the end of semester
| Late in the teaching period | 40% |
1 x essay
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
Total 170 hours
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
The subject coordinator will provide a list of any required readings.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development - 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
- 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: 12 November 2022