Social Work Thesis

Subject 196-768 (2009)

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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

12,000 word written thesis developed under supervision

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with supervisor
Total Time Commitment: 10 hours per week
Prerequisites:

196508 Researching social work practice (H2A or above)

Average of 70% across all first year subjects and completion of 196753 Communication and Interviewing Skills and 196754 Supervised Field Placement 1 on first attempts.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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 courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr Winsome Roberts

Contact

School of Nursing and Social Work
The University of Melbourne
Level 5, 234 Queensberry St
Carlton Victoria 3053 AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 9400
F: +61 3 9347 4375
W: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
W: www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Completion of a 12,000 word thesis under supervision

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this subject, students will have:

  • Developed an understanding of epistemological and methodological issues in social work research
  • Developed an ability to undertake a critical literature review and conceptualise a research project
  • Demonstrated their knowledge of research practice by conducting a social research project to completion
Assessment:

12,000 word thesis

Prescribed Texts:

Evans, D. & P. Gruba (2002). How to write a better thesis. Carlton, Melbourne University Press.

A reading pack will be available
Breadth Options:

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

Students who complete this subject should be able to:

  • critically analyse texts and practices;
  • understand recent developments in social work contexts of practice;
  • link theory to practice;
  • competently communicate in ways relevant to both academic and practice contexts;
  • undertake independent research.
Links to further information: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Master of Social Work

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