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Social Theory Thesis (SOLS90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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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:
- understand the process of research, including compliance with any ethical requirement of the university concerning research;
- develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminological literature relevant to their research;
- be able to integrate theory and method in a logical manner.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area;
- have the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;
- have well-developed problem-solving skills in the specialist area;
- have significant capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- have a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to Social Theory Honours or Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Social Theory.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SOTH40004 | Social Theory Thesis | Not available in 2024 |
18.75 |
Recommended background knowledge
Social Theory at the 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.
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
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 SOLS90002 Social Theory Thesis over two consecutive semesters.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Social Theory - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022