IGNOU MPSE-012 Assignment 2026-27New
State and Society in Australia
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 08 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Wed, 16 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MPSE-012 assignment front page →| Course code | MPSE-012 |
|---|---|
| Course title | State and Society in Australia |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Political Science (MPS) / Master of Arts (Political Science) (One Year) (MAPSOY)MPS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPSE-012/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Wed, 16 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MPSE-012 assignment
The MPSE-012 assignment covers Australian identity, multiculturalism, federalism, economic reform, trade, immigration, gender and social cohesion.
The assignment has two sections with five questions each. Answer five questions in total, choosing at least two from each section. Each answer should be about 500 words and carries 20 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Examine why and how Australian national identity shifted towards multiculturalism. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the decline of the White Australia Policy and the immigration system that followed it. |
| Q3 | 20 | Assess Kymlicka’s liberal multiculturalism and its relevance to Australian citizenship. |
| Q4 | 20 | Examine centralisation in Australian federalism and the role of intergovernmental bodies in balancing powers. |
| Q5 | 20 | Trace market-oriented reforms after the 1980s and assess their effects on income distribution and welfare. |
| Q6 | 20 | Compare settler and Aboriginal nationalism and consider Hansonism’s challenge to multicultural identity. |
| Q7 | 20 | Assess the contributions of the Cairns Group and APEC to Australia’s trade liberalisation. |
| Q8 | 20 | Examine what the Indian diaspora’s experience reveals about Australian multiculturalism. |
| Q9 | 20 | Critically assess women’s progress in Australian employment and politics. |
| Q10 | 20 | Discuss the relationship between immigration and social cohesion, considering ethnicity and globalisation. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Write answers in your own words and keep each one to approximately 500 words.
- Answer five questions, with at least two selected from each section.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Submit assignments within the stipulated time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt from the Study Centre.
- If possible, keep a photocopy of your assignment.
- Ask the Study Centre to return the assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I answer in the MPSE-012 assignment?
Answer five questions, selecting at least two from each of the two sections.
What is the word limit for each answer?
Each answer should be approximately 500 words.
How many marks and what weightage does the assignment carry?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%. Each question carries 20 marks.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre and retain the submission receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
Which programmes are covered by this assignment?
The PDF lists the Master’s Degree Programme in Political Science (MPS) and Master of Arts (Political Science) (One Year) (MAPSOY).
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Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.