pol5the masters research thesis

MASTERS RESEARCH THESIS

POL5THE

2017

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

This subject provides students the opportunity of completing a sustained research thesis that can potentially be used as the prerequisite for Higher Degree by Research study (i.e. Masters by Research and PhD). Thesis topics and supervisory arrangements will be organised in consultation with the Course Convenor. Students must complete a supervised 18,000 word thesis.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points60

Subject Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Enrolment in the Master of International Relations (AMIRL/AMIRS), Master of International Development (AMIDV) or Subject/course coordinator's approval.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Advanced Library Research Skills

Activities:: Participate in workshops by library for advanced research skills, use of online data bases and internet research skills, etc

02. Advanced Research methodologies for written thesis

Activities:: Reading, summary and analysis of reading, writing proposals and demonstrating the ability to formulate and apply appropriate research methods.

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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDaniel Bray

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
one 18,000 word thesis		100	01, 02

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day