Thesis(PT)

Subject SCWK90046 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 0
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations: This is a time-based subject, taught on campus at Parkville.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with supervisor.
Total Time Commitment: It is expected that the student makes a full-time commitment unless enrolment is part-time.
Prerequisites:

None
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 feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

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: Students undertaking the thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in their area of research.
Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this subject students should have:
  • Developed the capacity to undertake a substantial research project
  • Developed skills in the critical application of specialist knowledge in their study area
  • Developed the capacity to produce an argument and muster evidence in the writing of a substantial research project.
Assessment: A thesis of 30,000 words on an approved topic.
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 this subject students should be able to demonstrate:

  • demonstrate advanced learning in research skills;
  • demonstrate critical application of specialist knowledge in their area of study;
  • carry out an independent piece of research.
Links to further information: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/

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