International Relations Thesis Part 1 (ASIA90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 2
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.
Please note: The Master of International Relations offers three thesis subjects. It is important that students enrol in the thesis subject that is administered by the School in which their supervisor is housed.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students 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 successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research; and
- present material in draft form and engage productively with a supervisor; and
- consolidate and enhance established skills in engaging creatively with a critical field; and
- synthesise critical arguments and debates; and
- test and develop new research methods in relation to ongoing debates; and
- enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students completing the thesis must also enrol in
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
This subject is available to students admitted to the Master of International Relations program. To be eligible to enrol in the thesis, all students must be in the final 100 points of their program, and must submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the first semester of enrolment in the thesis.
- For the 100 point program, students must have a weighted average mark (WAM) of 80% (H1) from the last 100 points of previous study (or equivalent)
- For the 150 point program, students must have completed at least 25 points of core subjects within the program, with a WAM of 80% (H1)
- For the 200 point program, students must have completed at least 37.5 points of compulsory or core subjects within the program, with a WAM of 80% (H1)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA90010 | International Relations Minor Thesis | No longer available | |
| HIST90031 | International Relations Minor Thesis | No longer available | |
| 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 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
| POLS90009 | International Relations Internship |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| POLS90027 | International Relations Minor Thesis | No longer available | |
| 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
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. ASIA90012 and ASIA90013 together).
- A thesis of 12,000 words (100%), due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
- Hurdle statement: the following requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:
- Supervision: Regular supervisory meetings
- Topic Proposal Form: To be submitted by the first week of the semester of thesis enrolment.
- Progress Report: To be submitted half way through the thesis year.
- 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 Sow Keat Tok Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours of regular 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 commitment 510 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Sow Keat Tok Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours of regular 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 commitment 510 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in ASIA90012 International Relations Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in ASIA90013 International Relations Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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Last updated: 3 November 2022