International Politics Thesis

Subject POLS40012 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to 4th year Honours in International Studies, the Postgraduate Diploma in International Politics, or the Master of International Politics one year program. Students enrolled in the MIP must receive written permission from the MIP coordinator prior to enrolment in the thesis. To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis in the 2nd year of the 200-point MIP program, students must have completed at least 37.5 points within the program, with an average of H1 (80%) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the MIP coordinator.
Corequisites:

166-558 Social Science Research Seminar is a corequisite for International Studies Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (International Politics) students.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge: Politics and International Studies at Undergraduate level
Non Allowed Subjects: The following subject:
Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Prof Ralph Pettman

Contact

Prof. Ralph Pettman
rpettman@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject involves a supervised thesis of 12 000 words, embodying the results of the student"s own research, submitted at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
Objectives:
  • demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
  • show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
  • show a detailed sense of teh theoretical debates in the subject area;
  • demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research;
  • show a good capacity to communicate research in written form.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words, worth 100% (due in October for students who commence in semester 1, and June for students who commence in semester two).
Prescribed Texts: none
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
  • be able to present material in draft from and engage productively with a supervisor;
  • be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates;
  • be able to test and devlop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;
  • be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner;
  • be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Notes: 166-519 International Politics Thesis is a compulsory component of the International Studies Honours program and the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (International Politics). It is an optional subject in the Master of International Politics (100-point program) with prior written permission from the MIP course coordinator. To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis in the 2nd year of the 200-point MIP program, students must have completed at least 37.5 points within the program, with an average of H1 (80%) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the MIP coordinator.
Related Course(s): Master of International Politics
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: International Politics
International Studies

Download PDF version.