International Relations Minor Thesis (HIST90031)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject involves completion of a supervised thesis of 12 000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research. The thesis is to be submitted at the end of the second semester of enrolment.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this subject 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 complete this subject should:

  • be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
  • be able to present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
  • be able to consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
  • be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates;
  • be able to test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;
  • be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner;
  • 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
ASIA90010 International Relations Minor Thesis
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 18.75
ASIA90012 International Relations Thesis Part 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 18.75
ASIA90013 International Relations Thesis Part 2
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

  • A thesis of 12,000 words due in October for students who commence in Semester 1 and June for students who commence in semester 2 (100%)

Hurdle Requirements - The following hurdle requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:

1. Supervision: Regular supevisory 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.

Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorVolker Prott
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular 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 commitment255 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

    Email: volker.prott@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorVolker Prott
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular 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 commitment255 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

    Email: volker.prott@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

255 hours

Additional delivery details

HIST90031 International Relations Minor Thesis is available to students enrolled in the 100 point program of the Master of International Relations. Students are required to submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.

HIST90031 International Relations Minor Thesis is also available to students enrolled in the final 100 points in the 200 point program of the Master of International Relations. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, students must have completed at least 37.5 points of compulsory subjects within the program, with a minimum average of H1 (80%) and have submitted a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor.

  • Subject notes

    Students are required to enrol in the thesis subject over two consecutive semesters.

    The Master of International Relations offers two thesis subjects – HIST90031 and POLS90027. It is important that students enrol in the thesis that is administered by the School in which their supervisor is housed, e.g. HIST90031 if supervisor works in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies; POLS90027 if supervisor works in the School of Social and Political Sciences.

  • Links to additional information

    http://government.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/22-master-of-international-relations

Last updated: 3 November 2022