Major Thesis - Development Studies

This subject is not offered in 2014.

40 hours each week

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The Development Studies Major thesis is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in an area of Development. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Students who complete this subject will produce a 30,000 word thesis on a research project dealing with an area of Development. demonstrate an ability to present, argue and demonstrate a coherent hypothesis on an issue in Development Studies, supported by research and analysis. and demonstrate an aptitude for original research at a higher degree level in the future.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in an area of study relating to development.
• engage in the broader theoretical debates as they relate to development.
• produce a substantial piece of written work.
• make an original scholastic contribution.
• develop advanced research skills.

one 30,000 word thesis

Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with Thesis supervisor

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• be able to think critically (for example, about development and its measures).
• obtain information to evaluate propositions (about the principles of development).
• write a coherent and empirically substantiated research paper.
• defend that paper.

Course coordinator approval is required for entry to Minor Thesis. Students are strongly advised to consult the course coordinator for course and subject planning at an early stage of study. Submission of an application form which includes a thesis abstract, well structured research proposal, and an Ethics Checklist is required.