MASTERS RESEARCH THESIS/REPORT
HUM5RE4
2017
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
This subject provides students enrolled in all HUSS postgraduate courses an option to complete research theses or projects in areas that they identify as being of interest to them. The thesis/project will be designed in close collaboration with the Director of their Course to fit their interests and the course requirements. Students should contact their Course Director to discuss their options. Students must complete a supervised 18,000 word thesis. Topics require approval by the Course Director.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 60
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment in HUSS Masters Degree. Students must receive Course Director's approval before enrolling.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Write focused, sustained and clear arguments supported by a depth and breadth of literature appropriate for professional and academic contexts.
- Activities:
- Writing, editing, redrafting and presenting an extended polished academic argument. Responding to feedback in the process of producing the thesis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Recognise and consider the complexity of problems within an appropriate conceptual framework.
- Activities:
- Writing, editing, redrafting and presenting an extended polished academic argument. Responding to feedback in the process of producing the thesis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Construct a creative and insightful approach to disciplinary problems that is consistent with knowledge creation.
- Activities:
- Writing, editing, redrafting and presenting an extended polished academic argument. Responding to feedback in the process of producing the thesis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Critically review and apply advanced research methodologies.
- Activities:
- Participate in workshops by library for advanced research skills, use of online data bases and internet research skills, etc
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.0 days 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 18,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael O'Keefe
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days supervisor consultation other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 18,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael O'Keefe
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 18,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Butt
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 18,000 word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |