This is an advanced course on the methods and theoretical concepts of politics, philosophy and/or economics. It will prepare research students for the design and implementation of a research project, namely a 20,000-word thesis, that leads to the development of new understandings or that provides solutions to complex problems at the intersection of politics, philosophy and economics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate a deeper understanding of methodological issues and areas of interdisciplinary knowledge relevant to the thesis; and
- demonstrate appreciation of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, as applicable to field of research.
Indicative Assessment
- 1 x Paper Outline, 500-words each [6 unit]; 1 x Paper Outline, 500-words each [ 12 unit] (70) [LO 1]
- 1 x Essay, 3,500-words [6 unit] x 1 Essay, 7,000-words each [12 unit] (20) [LO 1,2]
- Participation in seminar (10) [LO 1]
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Workload
260 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 24 hours of contact over 12 weeks (6 unit); 48 hours of contact over 12 weeks [12 unit], including recorded lectures; taught seminars and attendance at relevant research seminars;
b) 106 hours [6 unit] 212 hours [12 unit] of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
No prescribed texts, readings each week for different topics
Assumed Knowledge
Completion of BPPE, or a cognate major.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $780 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1060 per unit |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3090 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | N/A |
| 4245 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | N/A |