This course provides the student with an opportunity to pursue a substantive piece of independent research on a topic of their choice in economics. The research is carried out under the supervision of an academic economist. This research project will have a strong quantitative component, although theoretical or other contributions are possible. The study must present a clear and interesting research question, bring suitable evidence to bear on this question, and provide detail on the research design, results, implications, and limitations in a clear and concise manner. The course is taken over two semesters and the dissertation is due at the end of the student’s second semester in the course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Conduct original research in economics.
- Critically review economic literature and theory.
- Choose and apply appropriate analytical methods
- Write clearly in a style suitable for economics journals.
- Make effective oral research presentations.
Other Information
Each dissertation will graded by two examiners.
Indicative Assessment
- Proposal (5) [LO 1,2,3]
- Initial presentation (5) [LO 5]
- Interim report (10) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Final presentation (5) [LO 5]
- Dissertation (max 15,000 words) (75) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
8–10 hours of independent research per week over two semesters, totally 260 hours over the duration of the course.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Crawford School of Public Policy to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
N/A
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:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8880 | Standard Rate |
| 2022 | $7020 |
Grandfathered Rate*
*continuing students in nominated programs only. See fee website |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $11400 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
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| On Campus | ||||||
| 4186 | 21 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 27 May 2022 | In Person | View |
| Online | ||||||
| 4187 | 21 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 27 May 2022 | Online | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
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| Online | ||||||
| 7173 | 25 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 31 Aug 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | Online | View |
| On Campus | ||||||
| 7174 | 25 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 31 Aug 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | In Person | View |
