Public Policy & Management Thesis

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Enrolment in Public Policy Honours /Graduate Diploma Advanced.

Public Policy at Undergraduate level

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

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.

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 late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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.

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

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