PPMN40006 Public Policy & Management Thesis Part 1

University of Melbourne · Level 4 · 18.75 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is PPMN40006 hard?

PPMN40006: About average. A graduate subject, so it isn't on the easy and hard lists; this is how it compares with Bachelor of Science's subjects. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Begin a supervised 12,000-word thesis on a public policy question, from topic proposal to progress report.

After it you can

What you need first

“Admission to fourth-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or the Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Public Policy and Management”

Take in the same semester or earlier

PPMN90058

What it leads to

Can’t be taken together with

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 100%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is PPMN40006 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking PPMN40006?
Needs “Admission to fourth-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or the Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Public Policy and Management”. Must be taken before or alongside it: PPMN90058.
Does PPMN40006 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
Can I take PPMN40006 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after PPMN40006?
1 subjects need it first, for example PPMN40007.
Can I rate PPMN40006?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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