International Relations Thesis Part 1 (ASIA90012)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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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.

Please note: The Master of International Relations offers three thesis subjects. It is important that students enrol in the thesis subject that is administered by the School in which their supervisor is housed.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
  • show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
  • demonstrate advanced research methods skills;
  • show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area;
  • 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
  • present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor; and
  • consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field; and
  • synthesise critical arguments and debates; and
  • test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates; and
  • enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
  • manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students completing the thesis must also enrol in 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 Social Science Research Seminar (may be taken concurrently).

Please note the following conditions of enrolment:

  • 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.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ASIA90010 International Relations Minor Thesis
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 18.75
HIST90031 International Relations Minor Thesis
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 18.75
HIST90034 International Relations Thesis Part 1
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 18.75
HIST90035 International Relations Thesis Part 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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
POLS90054 International Relations Thesis Part 1
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 18.75
POLS90055 International Relations Thesis Part 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (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

Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ASIA90012 and ASIA90013 together).

  • A thesis of 12,000 words (100%), due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
  • Hurdle statement: the following 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 coordinatorSow Keat Tok
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours25 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 commitment510 hours
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017
    Last self-enrol date10 March 2017
    Census date31 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017
    Assessment period ends23 June 2017

    Semester 1 contact information

    sowkeat.tok@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorSow Keat Tok
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours25 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 commitment510 hours
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017
    Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017
    Census date31 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 September 2017
    Assessment period ends17 November 2017

    Semester 2 contact information

    sowkeat.tok@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)

Additional delivery details

This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ASIA90012 International Relations Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in ASIA90013 International Relations Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.

 

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022