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GOVT6340: Dissertation Part 1
This unit of study comprises part 1 of a 10,000 word dissertation for the degree of Master of Public Policy. Students must seek the department's permission prior to enrolment.
| Code | GOVT6340 |
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| Academic unit | Government and International Relations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Completion of 4 postgraduate units - 75% or above average |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. expand their knowledge of a specific area within their field in the context of improved knowledge of the field as a whole
- LO2. acquire and evaluate new knowledge in their field through independent research
- LO3. approach a topic analytically, creatively, and critically
- LO4. engage in critical analysis of literature in order to differentiate between academic and policy writing
- LO5. demonstrate a solid capacity for research enquiry and methodology including the acquisition, evaluation and incorporation of source materials
- LO6. effectively manage a piece of dedicated research scholarship autonomously in accord with supervisor’s recommendations
- LO7. communicate effectively in accord with professional academic conventions, including that of writing style, to a high standard.
Unit outlines
Unit outlines will be available 2 weeks before the first day of teaching for the relevant session.
- Semester 1, 2023 [Supervision] - Remote
- Semester 1, 2023 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 2, 2023 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 1, 2020 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 2, 2020 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 1, 2021 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 1, 2021 [Supervision] - Remote
- Semester 2, 2021 [Supervision] - Remote
- Semester 2, 2021 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 1, 2022 [Supervision] - Remote
- Semester 1, 2022 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
- Semester 2, 2022 [Supervision] - Remote
- Semester 2, 2022 [Supervision] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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