Australian Studies Thesis

Subject AUST90003 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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

On campus

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

An average of 12 hours each week

Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters
Prerequisites: Admission to combined honours with Australian Studies or admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Australian Studies
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 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 Graham Willett

Contact

Dr Graham Willett

gwillett@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A thesis of 12,000 words. Topic selected in consultation with the fourth-year coordinator. This subject must taken over two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Objectives: Students who have successfully completed this subjects should:
  • have gained increased powers of independent inquiry.
  • show initiative in self-directed research.
  • have an increased inderstanding of an area of Australian Studies not previously studied or advanced understanding of an area of already established knowledge.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts:

Texts will be decided in consultation with the thesis supervisor.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • have the ability to undertake independent research from project inception to completion.
  • demonstrate a close knowledge of a topic of specialist study.
  • demonstrate an advanced level of anyalysis of a topic in Australian Studies or of a methodology applied to Australian Studies.
Links to further information: http://australian-centre.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Australian Studies
Australian Studies
Australian Studies

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