Major Thesis - Political Science

Subject 166-501 (2009)

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Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Time Commitment: Total Time Commitment: Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to the M.A. (Research Only) degree in Political Science
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Subject Overview: This subject involves a school-based supervised thesis of 30,000 words, embodying the results of the student's own political research.
Objectives:
  • demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
  • show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
  • show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area;
  • show a good capacity to communicate research in written form;
  • demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research.#
Assessment: A thesis of 30 000 words 100%.
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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Generic Skills:
  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
  • be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
  • be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates;
  • be able to test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;
  • be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time;
  • be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner.
Notes: Formerly available as 166-501. Students who have completed 166-501 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in Political Science (Thesis)

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