Australian Indigenous Studies Thesis (AIND40006)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Topic selected in consultation with coordinator and supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 50 point requirement for the year-long subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will:
- gain experience in research in Australian Indigenous Studies.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, student should gain the following generic skills:
- a sophisticated understanding of the role of theory in Australian Indigenous Studies;
- the ability to undertake high-level individual research; and
- a developed understanding of the ethical requirements of research in Australian Indigenous Studies.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in the thesis must also complete MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (may be undertaken concurrently).
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
AIND40002
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
- A thesis of 15,000 words on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
- Hurdle: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. Any student who fails to meet this hurdle without valid reason will not be eligible to pass the subject. All required written work must be submitted in order to pass the subject. Essays submitted after the due date without an extension will be penalised 2% per day. Essays submitted after two weeks of the assessment due date without a formally approved application for special consideration or an extension will only be marked on a pass/fail basis if accepted.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Odette Kelada Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 480 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
480 hours
Additional delivery details
Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Australian Indigenous Studies - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022