International Studies Thesis

Subject INTS90003 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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

This subject is offered as Research

NOTE: This course is in phase-out mode and is no longer accepting applications for admission.




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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with supervisor throughout period of enrolment
Total Time Commitment:

10 hours per week

Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master in International Relations (722IN)

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

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

Dr Graham Willett

Contact

Dr Graham Willett

gwillett@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A thesis of 12,000 words on a topic to be approved by the course coordinator and students supervisor. Students must enrol in this subject in two consectuive semesters.

Objectives:

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

  • have gained increased capacity for independent inquiry.
  • have an enhanced capacity for taking the initiative in self-directed research.
  • have an increased capacity for theoretical reflection and argument.
Assessment:

12,000 word thesis due at the end of the second semester of study (100%)

Prescribed Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • demonstrate a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning.
  • show intellectual curiosity and creativity, including understanding of philosophical and methodological bases of research activity.
  • demonstrate highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills.
Links to further information: http://australian-centre.unimelb.edu.au/

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