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GOVT6341: Dissertation Part 2
2025 unit information
This unit of study comprises part 2 of a 10,000 word dissertation for the degree of Master of Public Policy. Students must seek the department's permission prior to enrolment.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Government and International Relations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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Recommended Co-requisites: GOVT6340 (if enrolled full-time) |
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None |
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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 availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
If you see the ‘Departmental Permission’ tag below a session, it means you need faculty or school approval to enrol. This may be because it’s an advanced unit, clinical placement, offshore unit, internship or there are limited places available.
You will be prompted to apply for departmental permission when you select this unit in Sydney Student.
Read our information on departmental permission.
