Economics Research Essay Part 2 (ECON40019)

HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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The research essay consists of no more than 10 000 words and no more than 40 A4 pages with text double-spaced (32 pages if 1.5 line spacing is used), inclusive of bibliography, footnotes, tables, charts and appendices. The essay is unsupervised but each student will be allocated an adviser to whom they can address questions. Lectures will be held throughout both semesters. A research proposal will be presented prior to the fifth week of teaching in Semester 1, a progress report will be submitted prior to the last week of teaching in Semester 1 and a seminar delivered. A draft of the essay is to be submitted in the middle of Semester 2 and a seminar presentation made. Other presentations during Semester 2 may also be requested. An electronic copy of the essay and all supporting material are to be submitted via email to the Honours Coordinator by Monday 4pm in the last teaching week of Semester 2.

Intended learning outcomes

  On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • On successful completion of this subject students should be able to: Identify and develop a suitable and feasible economics research question for analysis;
  • Identify and synthesize the prior research literature relevant to the research question;
  • If empirical, identify the most appropriate data sources for answering the research question;
  • Apply appropriate economic, theoretical and econometric methods of analysis to answer the research question;
  • Prepare and present research and research in progress in oral and written form; and
  • Complete a written essay that accurately and clearly describes the research in an appropriate manner.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • High level of development: oral communication; written communication; problem solving; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
  • Moderate level of development: statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software.
  • Some level of development: collaborative learning.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ECON40018 Economics Research Essay Part 1
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

ECON40016 Economics Research Essay

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Part 1 (ECON40018) and Part 2 (ECON40019) of the subject:
The essay itself is examined. It is to be submitted via email to the Honours Coordinator by Monday 4pm in the last week of Semester 2.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2 (Early-Start)
    Principal coordinatorAaron Barkley
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursPlease refer to the handbook page for Part 1: ECON40018.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 1 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date18 July 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information

    Aaron Barkley: aaron.barkley@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Please refer to the handbook page for Part 1: ECON40018.

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Additional delivery details

  • This subject is available as the second part of a two-subject sequence: the subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ECON40018 and then subsequently enrolling in ECON40019 for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
  • For full information on the subject, please refer to the handbook page for Part 1: ECON40018.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Please refer to the handbook page for Part 1: ECON40018.

  • 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: 4 March 2025