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Sociology Thesis (SOCI40005)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- 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 15 000 words, embodying the results of the student's own research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
- show advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
- show a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area;
- demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research;
- show a good capacity to communicate research in written form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
- present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor;
- consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field;
- synthesise critical arguments and debates;
- test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates;
- enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner;
- 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 |
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POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CRIM40002 | Qualitative Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
SOCI40002
Recommended background knowledge
Sociology at undergraduate level
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 (100%) due in October (students commencing in semester 1) or May (students commencing in semester 2).
- 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.
- Final Theses submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Liz Dean Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 480 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
480 hours in total
Additional delivery details
Admission to Sociology Honours or Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Arts (Sociology).
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 SOCI40005 Sociology Thesis over two consecutive semesters.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Sociology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022