Master Thesis

Subject 121-925 (2009)

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Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2009.

Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Total of 8 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

Prof Andrew Dawson

dawsona@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: This Development Studies Master thesis is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in an area of Development.
Objectives:
Students who successfully complete this subject should...
  • be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in an area of study relating to development;
  • engage in the broader theoretical debates as they relate to development;
  • produce a substantial piece of written work;
  • make an original scholastic contribution;
  • develop advanced research skills.
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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

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