MINOR THESIS A
EDU5MTA
2021
Credit points: 30
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. Guidelines can be obtained from the Higher Degrees (Research) Administrator in the Faculty of Education or School of enrolment. Candidates are not normally permitted to enrol in more than 60 credit points of minor thesis work during candidature.
SchoolEducation
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesLiterature review and methodological understanding of specified research topic relating to specified research problem, conduct of research, and / or specific ethics application to conduct research inquiry. Drafting of thesis plan according to disciplinary requirements, thesis presentation and research ethics. Regular consultations with supervisor and response to feedback and on progress
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesEDU5RME
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is available only to students undertaking a Masters by coursework with thesis. This subject represents half of a minor thesis.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 0 - 0
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per week 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis | Other | Individual | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Candidates attend regular supervision sessions by arrangement with the supervisor.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis | Other | Individual | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 0 - 0
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation per week 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis | Other | Individual | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPrem Kurup
Class requirements
Supervisor ConsultationWeek: 0 - 0
One 1.00 hour supervisor consultation every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10,000-15,000 written thesis | Other | Individual | No | 100 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |