Public Policy & Management Thesis

Subject PPMN40005 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Enrolment in Public Policy Honours / Postgraduate Diploma
Corequisites:

POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Public Policy at Undergraduate level
Non Allowed Subjects:

166-514 Public Policy and Management Thesis
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Dr. Scott Brenton: sbrenton@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A supervised thesis embodying the results of a student's own research.
Objectives:

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.
Assessment:

A thesis of 12,000 words, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.

The following Hurdle Requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final Thesis:

1. Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings

2. Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the Semester of thesis enrolment

3. Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year

4. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.

Final Theses submitted after the due date and up to 10 working days late without an approved extension will be marked on a pass/fail basis only. Assessment that is submitted later than 10 working days will not accepted or marked.
Prescribed Texts:

none
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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.
Notes:

The Public Policy and Management Thesis is a compulsory component of the Public Policy and Management Honours and Postgraduate Diploma programs.

Students are required to enrol in the thesis subject over two consecutive semesters.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Public Policy and Management

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