Minor Thesis in Internat'l Mntl Hlth-S#

Subject 505-917 (2008)

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Credit Points: 50.000
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

Supervised Project

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular online meetings with supervisor/s
Total Time Commitment: 35-40 hours per week
Prerequisites: None
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.

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

Centre for International Mental Health
Subject Overview:

Minor thesis or 10,000-15,000 words, completed under appropriate academic supervision.

Subject Objectives: After completion of the research project candidates will demonstrate their ability to

  • critically review the current and existing literature on international mental health policy or service
  • frame a research question and choose appropriate methods of investigation
  • design, conduct and evaluate research in international mental health
  • present their research in a written report of an appropriate academic standard
  • and communicate their research effectively and appropriately in oral form to an audience

Students may also wish to develop their research for dissemination to a wider audience by the preparation, in consultation with their supervisor, of an article for publication in the peer reviewed literature.

Assessment: Work-in-progress paper of up to 3,000 words, assessed by Subject Coordinator (20%), andThesis of between 10,000-15,000 words, to be assessed by an external examiner (80%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students will develop skills in:

  • searching academic data bases and interpreting evidence
  • critically appraising the literature oral and written communication in an academic environment designing, conducting and evaluating research
Links to further information: http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
Notes: This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health.

Subject Coordinator: A/Prof Harry Minas 8344 0901

Related Course(s): Master of International Mental Health

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