MSD Thesis -Semester Long (25 Points)

Subject ABPL90067 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 20 hours per week of independent work in which a research project is undertaken and a written report prepared under the supervision of an assigned supervisor
Total Time Commitment:

Independent study; regular meetings with a supervisor. Student is resposible for negotiation a supervisor within the first two weeks of semester and for arranging supervisory meetings.

Prerequisites:

Completion of the first 150 points of the MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design including the following subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50

OR completion of the following subject (or equivalent):

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

ABPL90067 Research Project B

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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 programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer (building 113)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Website: http://www.msd.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

ABPL90067 MSD Thesis - Semester Long (25 points) is designed to produce a 10,000 word ordered, critical exposition of knowledge gained through the student's own efforts which demonstrates a sound understanding of a topic of their choice. Regular meetings will be held with a supervisor to allow students to obtain advice on the study topic and help guide their independent study. Material prepared in any of the following subjects is expected to form an integral part of the final research report:

ABPL40041 Research Methods (Honours)
ABPL90070 Research Methods (Masters)
ABPL90135 Analytical Methods

Objectives:

This subject aims to develop the student's ability in:

  • Critical thinking and analytical ability;
  • Ability to seek out, evaluate and retrieve information, using appropriate research methods, from multiple sources;
  • Ability to comprehend complex concepts and express them lucidly, orally and textually;
  • Ethics associated with knowledge acquisition and usage; and,
  • Report writing skills.
Assessment:
  • 1 x research proposal (1,000 words), due fourth week of semester (15%)
  • 1 x oral presentation based upon research proposal, fourth week of semester (hurdle requirement)
  • 1 x minor thesis (10,000 words), due end of semester (85%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • Critical thinking and analysis;
  • Ability to seek out, retrieve and evaluate information from multiple sources;
  • Understanding and lucid expression of complex concepts in written and oral form;
  • Time management skills;
  • Appreciation and implementation of the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage;
  • Report writing skills.
Related Course(s): Master of Design (Heritage)
Master of Property
Master of Property
Master of Urban Design

Download PDF version.