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MSD Minor Thesis (ABPL90217)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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The subject introduces students in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning to the skills necessary to conduct rigorous and original research. It also enables them to effectively communicate their research findings in a clear and systematic manner.
The first semester of this subject concentrates on the preliminary stages of research from defining a research question, to understanding various research approaches and paradigms, through to planning and beginning implementation of the research.
The second semester of this subject concentrates on the middle to final stages of research from the implementation of a research plan, to effectively interpreting and presenting results of the research plan implemented.
Regular meetings with a supervisor allow the student to obtain advice and guidance for completion of an independent study.
ABPL90217 MSD Minor Thesis is of year-long duration. The thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment in ABPL90217 MSD Minor Thesis.
NOTE: This subject is only available to students who were enrolled in Semster 2 - 2016 and are finshing this subject in Semster 1 - 2017. Upon successful completion of this Thesis, students will receive 25 points of credit.
Students who are beginning their minor thesis in 2017 should enrol in ABPL90396 and ABPL90397 in two consecutive semesters.
Intended learning outcomes
- Identify an appropriate research topic;
- critically analyse literature;
- develop appropriate research questions / hypotheses;
- plan and implement key aspects of a successful research program;
- select and implement appropriate research methods
- implement key aspects of a successful research program;
- implement appropriate research methods;
- appropriately and efficiently analyse research undertaken;
- draw meaningful and robust conclusions from the research process implemented; and
- implement high level oral, written and visual presentation skills.
Generic skills
- To have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
- Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem solving and communication;
- Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self directed learning.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into MC-URPL Master of Urban Planning, or approval from the subject coordinator, plus completion of 100 points of the following subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90134 | Planning Theory and History | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90135 | Analytical Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90130 | Planning Law & Statutory Planning | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90131 | Strategic Plan Making | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90246 | The Economies of Cities and Regions | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90064 | Planning Urban Sustainability | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90132 | Land Use and Urban Design | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90315 | Urban Governance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90266 | Inclusive Cities | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90009 | Participation and Negotiation |
December (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ABPL90281 | Housing Markets, Policy and Planning | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90077 | Transportation, Land Use and Urban Form | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90279 | Cities Without Slums | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90065 | Managing Global City Regions | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90320 | Building Resilient Settlements | November (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ATOC90002 | Climate Affairs | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90004 | Climate Change Politics and Policy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC90015 | Environmental Impact Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90319 | GIS In Planning, Design & Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90022 | Healthy Communities | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90040 | International Property Development B | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90306 | MUP Independent Study |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ABPL90055 | Planning Asia Pacific Cities Studio | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90026 | Property Development | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90090 | Public Transport Network Planning | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90002 | Social Impact Assessment and Evaluation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT90004 | Sustainability Governance and Leadership |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90056 | Sustainable Transport and Public Policy | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Under particular circumstances and with approval from the subject coordinator some or all of the above prerequisites may be waived.
OR
Admission into MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design, plus completion of the following subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ABPL90017 | Urban Design Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Written approval from the subject coordinator and the program coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90217 | MSD Minor Thesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Submission of research proposal (5,000 words). Due last week of first semester of enrolment. Hurdle requirement (pass/fail)
- Oral presentation based upon research proposals. Due last week of first semester of enrolment. Hurdle requirement (pass /fail)
- Minor Thesis - 10,000 words including the 5000 word research proposal submitted at the end of first semester. Due last week of second semester of enrolment 100%
The 5,000 word research proposal may be further refined for incorporation into the Minor Thesis in the second semester of enrolment. A pass must be attained in both the research proposal and the oral presentation in order to pass the subject overall. A pass grade in both the research proposal and the oral presentation is required in order to progress to the second semester of the subject. Students who do not attain passes in these assessment components will be required to repeat the first semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Simon Carter Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours in the form of 6 x 2 hour seminars meeting in weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 OR equivalent. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Bourma, G. D., and Ling, R. (2004), The Research Process, Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Evans, D. (2000). How to Write a Better Thesis or Report, Melbourne: Melbourne University Press.
Last updated: 3 November 2022