Social Work Thesis

Subject SCWK40001 (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:

January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with the supervisor over the period of enrolment
Total Time Commitment:

8 hours per week
Prerequisites:

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work or the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).
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 think 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

Social Work
Melbourne School of Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Level 5, 234 Queensberry St
Carlton Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 9400
F: +61 3 9347 4375
E: socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
W: www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject is designed to prepare students for future higher degree research. It develops the capacity to question and critique current social work practice and to undertake and write up a piece of research.

Objectives:

At the completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • Critique research
  • Understand the tasks involved in carrying out research
Assessment:

A written thesis of 12 000 words - due at the end of semester.
Prescribed Texts:

How To Write A Better Thesis. 2nd Edition (D. Evans and P. Gruba), MUP 2002

Breadth Options:

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

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • think theoretically and apply theory to practice;
  • critically analyse texts and practices;
  • undertake independent research;
  • demonstrate excellent written communication.
Links to further information: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

Students undertaking the three year program will commence the thesis in Semester 2 of third year and complete it in the Summer Semester of the following or fourth year. Students undertaking the accelerated program will commence the thesis in the Summer Semester of the third year and complete it in Semester 1 of the third year.

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