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Applied Political Science Project (POLS30037)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Understanding research processes is essential to being a good student of political science, is applied in many professional settings and can help students make better decisions throughout their lives. This Capstone subject draws on knowledge students have developed in the politics and international studies major and consolidates students’ knowledge of research processes. The subject is largely based around applying these skills to a policy area of your own choosing (which could cover anything from local politics to foreign affairs). This subject prepares students for further studies and/or entry into the workforce by strengthening skills in conducting research, making arguments in a logical and fact-driven way, working collaboratively in teams, and communicating effectively to different audiences.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the foundations of political science research methods and how these are applied in academic and practical settings;
- gain an understanding of quantitative reasoning and research methods;
- acquire practical experience in preparing and writing an applied political science research project;
- have the ability to communicate research findings and policy recommendations effectively to different audiences;
- have the ability to work in groups and negotiate any problems that may arise in doing so;
- gain analytical and research methods skills that will be useful upon entering the workforce.
Generic skills
- application of theory to practice;
- quantitative research skills;
- collaborative learning;
- interpretation & analysis;
- critical thinking.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MULT20003 | Critical Analytical Skills | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Admission into the Politics and International Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts, Politics and International Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts
This subject is Capstone subject and only available to students undertaking a major in Politics and International Studies within the Bachelor of Arts, or specialisation in, Politics and International Studies of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. It is not available to students in the minor or as breadth.
Bachelor of Arts students are required to completed the Level One requirements for the major before enrolling into this subject.
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
MULT30018 Applied Research Methods
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MULT30018 | Applied Research Methods | No longer available |
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor of Arts students are expected that have completed the Level Two requirements for the major in Politics and International Studies, and completing the final year of the degree.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflective writing pieces
| During the teaching period | 20% |
In class practical tasks
| Mid semester | 20% |
Applied policy proposal
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Applied policy project
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Aaron Martin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 contact hours: A 1 hour lecture, a 1 hour tutorial and a 1 hour seminar (optional) each week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
Last updated: 31 January 2024