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Shorter Thesis - Australian Studies (AUST70001)
Masters time-based researchOn Campus (Parkville)
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Kate Darian-Smith
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The masters program allows students to combine coursework with extensive independent research in Australian Studies. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to a PhD at an earlier stage. An Honours grade of at least H2B (70%) average must be attained in the respective thesis and the advanced seminar components of the course to qualify for the award of the masters degree.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Have an advanced knowledge of the major debates in Australian Studies.
- Have developed a specialised knowledge in Australian Studies.
- Have produced a shorter thesis based on original research that reveals an awareness of the latest research and theoretical directions within their chosen sub-discipline of Australian Studies.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
During their period of enrolment in 102BD students will be expected to complete in 2 of the following subjects:
- INTS90004 Cosmopolitanism beyond Multiculturalism
- AUST90007 Imaging Australian Spaces
- HIST90023 The Writing of Australian history
- SOCI90009 A Century of Australian Social Policy
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Knowledge gained in an undergraduate degree in Australian Studies or a cognate field.
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 22,000 words 100%, examined by two external examiners.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation MA (AS&ST) Australian Studies Specialisation (formal) Australian Studies
Last updated: 3 November 2022