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.

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

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/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.

Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Daniel 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