Program Overview

Program Overview

The GPM601 Master Degree Thesis is a 96-credit course that offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research on a topic relevant to policing, law enforcement, public sector management or administration, public policy, or other relevant areas. The research should contribute to professional knowledge and be presented as a thesis of 30,000 to 40,000 words. The thesis is examined by both internal and external examiners.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is SY/US.

Duration

No duration information is available for this subject.

School

The Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security is responsible for this subject.

Enrolment Restrictions

To enroll in this subject, students must have completed a Master's degree by coursework. Applicants without the necessary research experience will be required to complete a research methods subject, such as GPM409.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should demonstrate knowledge and skills in their chosen area of research. However, specific learning outcomes are not available for this subject.

Syllabus

This subject will cover topics chosen by the student with the approval of the subject coordinator. The syllabus comprises knowledge and skills considered essential to the satisfactory completion of the dissertation.

Research Areas

The particular topic of applied research is chosen by the student with the approval of the subject coordinator. The research areas may include policing, law enforcement, public sector management or administration, public policy, or other relevant areas.

Thesis Requirements

The thesis should be a contribution to professional knowledge and be presented as a thesis of 30,000 to 40,000 words. The thesis is examined by both internal and external examiners.