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Minor Thesis - Development Studies (DEVT90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Students enrolled in this subject will undertake a piece of research in Development Studies approved by the Program Director. The research will incorporate an analysis of relevant development theory and practice. Under the close guidance of a dedicated supervisor, students are expected to engage critically and independently with relevant intellectual debates and provide original insights into a particular social phenomenon or development issue. On completion of the subject, students will submit a 15,000-word minor thesis on their chosen research topic.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will
- have an awareness of the philosophy and scope of development;
- have acquired research skills and an understanding of methods used to analyse development issues and processes;
- demonstrate the ability for academic argument and critical thinking;
- have undertaken research in a specialised area of their choice;
- have written a coherent and empirically substantiated thesis
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- be able to obtain information to evaluate empirical and theoretical propositions;
- develop research skills including the logic of research design, research methods and writing;
- pursue an intensive investigation of a selected topic in development studies;
- think critically about development methods, concepts, and theories;
- engage in independent research work;
- write coherent research proposals.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DEVT90054 | Development Studies Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
DEVT90055 | Development Studies Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
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, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
- 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 Anthony D'Costa Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours It is expected that students will meet with their supervisors at least fortnightly over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. 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
An average of 10 hours each week.
Additional delivery details
- Students admitted into the 200 point program must have completed 50 points of core and compulsory subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%).
- Students admitted into the 150 point program must have completed 37.5 points of core and compulsory subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%).
- To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
- Students enrolling in the minor thesis must also complete DEVT90041 Research Methods in Development OR DEVT90048 Research in Development.
- The minor thesis must be completed over two consecutive semesters.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with Thesis supervisor.
- Subject notes
Students are strongly advised to consult the Program Director for course and subject planning at an early stage of the course if they intend to undertake the minor thesis project.
Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Development Studies (Gender & Development) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022