Applied Political Research
2 Hours per Week or equivalent
1 Semester (but may be taken in intensive mode)
Hawthorn
Overview
ThIs unit provides outstanding students with first-hand experience of operating in the Australian political environment.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-August-2026
01-November-2026
01-November-2026
Last self-enrolment date
16-August-2026
Census date
01-September-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
22-September-2026
Results released date
08-December-2026
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Carrying out independent research
- Evaluating evidence on topical issues impartially
- Policy analysis
- Managing a research project and meeting strict deadlines
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 10.50 | 12 weeks | 126 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Essay | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4 |
Content
Before the internship commences, students will undertake a one-day orientation program in which they are required to undertake a preliminary analysis of the research question and prepare a provisional working plan for carrying out their research project. During the course of the internship, students will work under the supervision of a Swinburne Politics staff member and a senior officer of the host organisation in preparing a research report of 5,000 words.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.