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Public Policy & Management Thesis Part 1 (PPMN40006)
Undergraduate level 4Points: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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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: 7 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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: 7 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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
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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: 7 February 2024
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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 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: 7 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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
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: 7 February 2024