Major Thesis - International Development

Subject 121-900 (2009)

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Credit Points:
Level:	Research Higher Degree
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: Regular supervision throughout the year Total Time Commitment: 2 hrs contact each week, 10 additional hours each week. Total of 12 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

Contact

Dr Violeta Schubert

violetas@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	The International Development Major thesis is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in an area of International Development. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Students who complete this subject will produce a 30,000 word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of International Development; demonstrate an ability to argue a coherent hypothesis on a relevant issue, supported by research and analysis; and demonstrate an aptitude for original research at a higher degree level in the future.
Objectives:	Students who successfully complete this subject should... have an awareness of the philosophy and scope of development; have undertaken research in a specialised area of their choice and submitted a thesis; make an original scholastic contribution; develop advanced research skills.
Assessment:	MA by major thesis, 30,000 words
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Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date

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