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Development Studies Thesis Part 1 (DEVT40009)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
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An original, supervised research project on a topic to be decided in consultation with the coordinator and the supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have an awareness of the specific methodologies appropriate for research in the asepct of the discipline within which their Honours thesis is situated;
- be familiar with the techniques and concepts involved in the preparation of a review of the literature relating to particular research topics in development; and
- be capable of communicating research results in written and oral form so that they are comprehensible to persons who are not experts in the field.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- think critically (for example, about development and its measures);
- obtain information to evaluate propositions (about the principles of development);
- write a coherent and empirically substantiated research paper; and
- defend that paper.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
DEVT40008
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A thesis of, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment
| due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. DEVT40009 and DEVT40010 together):
The following Hurdle 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.
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
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, 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 DEVT40009 Development Studies Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in DEVT40010 Development Studies Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 50 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Please note:
- It is a pre-requisite that students intending to enrol in this subject be admitted to fourth-year Bachelor of Arts Honours or a Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Development Studies.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the thesis subject (DEVT40009 and DEVT40010).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be decided in consultation with supervisor.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Development Studies - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022