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International Relations Minor Thesis (POLS90027)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
- show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
- demonstrate advanced research methods skills;
- demonstrate an ability to apply relevant theoretical debates to the research question;
- demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research;
- demonstrate a capacity to communicate research effectively and persuasively in written form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students 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
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Students enrolled in the MIR thesis are not permitted to enrol in the International Relations Internship.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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POLS90009 | International Relations Internship |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
HIST90031 | International Relations Minor Thesis |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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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 at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
- 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 Philomena Murray Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Total time commitment 340 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
Time commitment details
Total of 340 hours.
Additional delivery details
POLS90027 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.
POLS90027 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.
Students enrolled in the thesis must also complete POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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, i.e. HIST90031 if supervisor works in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, POLS90027 if supervisor works in the School of Social and Political Sciences.
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Last updated: 3 November 2022