INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS RESEARCH REPORT

POL5REP

2016

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject suitably qualified students are provided with the opportunity to conduct detailed research on an approved topic within the broad field of International Relations. Students are expected to undertake independent research, with the assistance of a supervisor, which will lead to the production of a 9,000-word research report in which the findings of their work are communicated in accordance with the requirements of formal academic work.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Ben Habib

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Completion of 60 credit points from the Master of International Relations with a B average, and the co-ordinator's approval.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: POL4REP

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. 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.

02. Advanced Library Research Skills

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

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel Bray

Class requirements

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

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
one 9,000-word research report		100	01, 02

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day