Public Policy & Management Thesis Part 1 (PPMN40006)
Undergraduate level 4Points: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
A supervised thesis embodying the results of a student's own research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be able to show a capacity for an advanced level of analysis in relation to issues being studied
- Be able to show an awareness of the latest research directions in the subject
- Have shown a capacity for independent research.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research
- Be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor
- Be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field
- Be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates
- Be able to test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates
- Be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner
- Be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
PPMN40005 Public Policy & Management Thesis
Recommended background knowledge
Public Policy 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment. | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend regular supervision meetings. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | During the assessment period | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. PPMN40006 and PPMN40007 together).
*The following Hurdle 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 halfway 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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- 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.
Additional delivery details
The Public Policy and Management Thesis is a compulsory component of the Public Policy and Management (Honours) and Graduate Diploma (Advanced) programs. This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in PPMN40006 Public Policy & Management Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in PPMN40007 Public Policy & Management Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 50 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Please note:
- Students enrolled in the thesis must also complete POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (may be undertaken concurrently).
- It is a pre-requisite that students intending to enrol in this subject be admitted to fourth-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or a Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Public Policy and Management.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the thesis subject (PPMN40006 and PPMN40007)
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Public Policy and Management - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025