Minor Thesis - Development Studies

Subject 121-540 (2008)

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Credit Points: 37.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - 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, - 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


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Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Students undertaking the 150 or 200 point Masters program must have completed at least 50 points of subjects at the University of Melbourne and received an average of at least 75% for those subjects. Students must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in the subject 121-503 Research Methods and Design. All Students must seek the permission of the course co-ordinator before enrolling in this subject.
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 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.

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Coordinator

Dr Salim Lakha
Subject Overview:

Students must undertake a piece of research in Development Studies approved by the course co-ordinator. Research will incorporate an analysis of development theory and practice. On completing the subject students submit a minor thesis on their chosen research topic.

Assessment: A thesis proposal and presentation, and a minor thesis of 16 000 words.
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 think critically (for example, about development and its measures);
  • have obtained information to evaluate propositions (about the principles of development);
  • develop research skills including the logic of research design, research methods and writing;
  • develop skills in critical thinking;
  • pursue an intensive investigation of a selected topic in development studies.

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