International Relations Minor Thesis (ASIA90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject involves a supervised thesis of 12,000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research, submitted at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
(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 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.)
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied; and
- show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject; and
- demonstrate advanced research methods skills; and
- show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area; and
- demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research; and
- demonstrate a capacity to communicate research effectively and persuasively in written form.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research; and
- be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor; and
- be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field; and
- be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates; and
- be able to test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates; and
- be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST90031 | International Relations Minor Thesis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
| POLS90009 | International Relations Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| POLS90027 | International Relations Minor Thesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
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 12,000 words (Final Thesis submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day) (100%), due in October for students who commence in Semester 1 and June for students who commence in semester 2.
- Hurdle Requirements - The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:
- 1. Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings
- 2. Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the semester of thesis enrolment.
- 3. Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year.
- 4. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Sow Keat Tok Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours of regular documented meetings with the supervisor(s) over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least half an hour's duration. Total time commitment 255 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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sow Keat Tok Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours of regular documented meetings with the supervisor(s) over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least half an hour's duration. Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
255 Hours per Semester
Additional delivery details
This subject is available to students enrolled in the 100 point Master of International Relations program. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must have a GPA of 80% (H1) or above from the last one hundred points of previous study (or equivalent) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the first semester of enrolment in the thesis.
This subject is also available to students enrolled in the final 100 points in the 200 point Master of International Relations program. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must have completed at least 37.5 points of compulsory and/or core subjects within the program, with a GPA of 80% (H1) or above and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the first semester of enrolment in the thesis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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Last updated: 3 November 2022