Politics & International Thesis Part 1 (POLS40021)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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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; and
  • 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; and
  • manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students enrolling in the thesis must also complete Social Science Research Seminar (may be taken concurrently).

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

This subject is only available to students admitted in a BH-Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) or a GDA-Arts, Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

POLS40011 Political Science Thesis

POLS40012 International Politics Thesis

POLS40020 Politics and International Studies Thesis

Recommended background knowledge

Politics and International Studies 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: 31 January 2024

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A thesis

  • 15,000 words
Hurdle requirement: *		Due in October for students commencing in semester 1, or May for students commencing in semester 2100%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. POLS40021 and POLS40022 together):

*Hurdle Requirements - 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: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorLauren Rosewarne
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, 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 commitment680 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    lrose@unimelb.edu.au

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 is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.

Students are required to enrol in:

  • POLS40021 Politics & International Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • POLS40022 Politics & International Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.

Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.

Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (POLS40021 and POLS40022).

 

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024