Minor Thesis - Public /Social Policy
Subject PPMN90002 (2016)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.
Credit Points: | 18.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016: Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
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Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites: |
PPMN90002 Minor Thesis - Public / Social Policy is available to students enrolled in the 100 point program of the Master of Public Policy and Management or the Master of Social Policy. Students are required to submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis. PPMN90002 Minor Thesis - Public / Social Policy is also available to students enrolled in the final 100 points in the 200 point program of the Master of Public Policy and Management or the Master of Social Policy. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must have completed at least 50 points of Compulsory subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
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Corequisites: | Students enrolled in the minor thesis must also complete POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar. Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | Public Policy or Sociology at Undergraduate level | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | Subject | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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/ |
Coordinator
Dr Irma Mooi-Reci, Mr Mark TriffittContact
(MPPM) Dr. Mark Triffitt mtri@unimelb.edu.au
(MSP) Dr. Irma Moo-Reci irma.mooi-reci@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: | This subject involves a supervised thesis of 12 000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research. |
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Learning Outcomes: |
On completion of this subject students should:
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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. |
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:
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Notes: |
Students are required to enrol in the thesis subject over two consecutive semesters.
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Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
100 Point Master of Public Policy and Management 100 Point Master of Social Policy 150 Point Master of Public Policy and Management 150 Point Master of Social Policy 200 Point Master of Public Policy and Management 200 Point Master of Social Policy |
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