MINOR THESIS

EDU5MTH

2020

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

Candidates conduct a research program and write a thesis of 15,000 to 20,000 words which investigates a specific problem or area. The thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct a systematic research project which shows an awareness of a limited body of literature and control of an appropriate research methodology. It should reveal a critical approach to the relevant field and the methodology used. A minor thesis may be conceptual, empirical or exploratory in its approach. The content and methodology of the thesis must be negotiated with and approved by a supervisor. Candidates should begin the process of finding a supervisor in the semester before their minor thesis enrolment commences. Candidates are not normally permitted to enrol in more than 60 credit points of minor thesis work during candidature.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 60

Subject Co-ordinator: Premnadh Kurup

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: EDU5RME Minimum B grade and overall average B in other subjects together with a satisfactory written proposal Details of application available in Master Coursework LMS Hub

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Candidates should demonstrate high levels of written expression and communication

02. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of key theories, research and methodological investigations into specified research topic in specific research field

03. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of key arguments, perspectives and gaps in research relating to specific research topic

04. Candidates should demonstrate advanced understanding of university and other ethics protocols and compliance in relation to research conduct

05. Candidates should demonstrate high level organisational and communication skills and ability to present research findings according to thesis requirements

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Premnadh Kurup

Class requirements

Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 0 - 0
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Candidates attend regular supervision sessions by arrangement with the supervisor

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 15,000 - 20,000 word thesis	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	100	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day