International Politics Thesis

Subject POLS40012 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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, Parkville - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: POLS40013 / 166-558 Social Science Research Seminar is a corequisite for International Studies Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (International Politics) students.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Politics and International Studies at Undergraduate level
Non Allowed Subjects:

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166-573 International Relations Minor Thesis

Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Michael Crozier

Contact

Prof. Ralph Pettman rpettman@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

This subject involves a supervised thesis of 12 000 words, embodying the results of the students own research, submitted at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
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.
  • demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research.
  • show a good capacity to communicate research in written form.
Assessment:

A thesis of 12 000 words, worth 100% due in October for students who commence in semester 1, and June for students who commence in semester two.

Hurdle Requirements - The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final Thesis:

1. Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings

2. Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the Semester of thesis enrolment

3. Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year

4. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.

Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day.

Prescribed Texts:

none
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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 their skills in order to engage 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 develop drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner.
  • be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period.
Notes: POLS40012 / 166-519 International Politics Thesis is a compulsory component of the International Studies Honours program and the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (International Politics). It is an optional subject in the Master of International Politics (100-point program) with prior written permission from the MIP course coordinator. To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis in the 2nd year of the 200-point MIP program, students must have completed at least 37.5 points within the program, with an average of H1 (80%) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the MIP coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: International Politics
International Studies

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