James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

PL4202:12

Public Policy Honours (Thesis)

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 1

26 hours supervision. Full year.

Available to Public Policy Honours Program students on recommendation of Course Convenor and relevant Head of School(s).

Staff: Individual supervisors.

The Public Policy Honours thesis provides an opportunity for students to complete an original piece of research in public policy. It involves regular meetings with a research supervisor(s) and presentations to public policy seminars.

Learning Objectives:

  1. develop research and writing skills required to complete a substantial independent research project in public policy;
  2. achieve a professional level of expertise in a selected area of public policy.

Assessment by thesis (100%) which will be examined by two examiners approved by relevant Head of School(s).