International Relations Minor Thesis

Subject ASIA90010 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular documented meetings with the supervisor(s) over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least half an hour's duration.
Total Time Commitment:

255 Hours per Semester

Prerequisites:

This subject is available to students enrolled in the 100 point Master of International Relations program. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must have a GPA of 80% (H1) or above from the last one hundred points of previous study (or equivalent) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the first semester of enrolment in the thesis.

This subject is also available to students enrolled in the final 100 points in the 200 point Master of International Relations program. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must have completed at least 37.5 points of compulsory and/or core subjects within the program, with a GPA of 80% (H1) or above and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the first semester of enrolment in the thesis.

Corequisites:
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Recommended Background Knowledge: None
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Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Sow Keat Tok

Contact

Email: sowkeat.tok@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.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied; and
  • show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject; and
  • demonstrate advanced research methods skills; and
  • show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area; and
  • demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research; and
  • demonstrate a capacity to communicate research effectively and persuasively in written form.
Assessment:

A thesis of 12,000 words (Final Thesis submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day) (100%), due in October for students who commence in Semester 1 and June for students who commence in semester 2.

Hurdle Requirements - The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:

1. Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings

2. Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the semester of thesis enrolment.

3. Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year.

4. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.

Prescribed Texts:

Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who successfully complete this subject should:

  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research; and
  • be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor; and
  • be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field; and
  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates; and
  • be able to test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates; and
  • be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
  • be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Links to further information: http://ssps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of International Relations
200 Point Master of International Relations

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