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ECOP6033: Political Economy Research Project

2027 unit information

This unit of study is one of two capstone options in the Master of Political Economy, the other being the 12-credit-point dissertation, and is intended to be undertaken in the final semester of the course. Students conduct an independent research project of their own design, drawing on the theoretical perspectives introduced in other Master of Political Economy units, and explore issues previously encountered in greater depth. Students complete a 6,000-word political economy essay and have the opportunity to present and gain feedback on their progress during the semester.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Political Economy
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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24 credit points
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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ECOP6121
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Critically evaluate the application of different theories in political economy to contemporary issues.
  • LO2. Demonstrate analytical skills to locate, critically evaluate, and apply sources of information to research in the field of political economy.
  • LO3. Demonstrate research skills that enable you to draw on extensive and diverse primary and secondary sources to construct a written analysis.
  • LO4. Undertake a sustained piece of self-directed, original research.
  • LO5. Orally present a paper clearly to a small audience and to participate constructively in discussion.
  • LO6. Demonstrate awareness of intellectual and professional development.

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Semester 1 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2027
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2027
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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