Socio-Legal Studies Thesis Part 1 (SOLS40002)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students undertaking the Socio-Legal Studies Thesis should demonstrate a clear understanding of a specific field of study at an advanced level. They should demonstrate clear thinking and an ability to integrate theory and method in a logical manner. The student must be able to work in a concentrated way over an extended period and must present their research in a scholarly fashion.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- understand the process of research, including compliance with any ethical requirement of the university concerning research;
- have a comprehensive understanding of the socio-legal literature relevant to their research; and
- present a scholarly thesis.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- possess the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the specialist area;
- have an advanced understanding of the relevant knowledge base in the specialist area; and
- possess well-developed problem-solving skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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 GDA-ARTS, Graduate Diploma in Arts(Advanced).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
SOLS40001 Socio-Legal Studies Thesis
Recommended background knowledge
Socio-Legal 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|
A thesis
| 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. SOLS40002 and SOLS40003 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
Work-in-Progress Conference: Students are required to present a 10 minute paper on their findings-to-date
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 Bianca Fileborn 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
Principal coordinator Bianca Fileborn 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 SOLS40002 Socio-Legal Studies Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in SOLS40003 Socio-Legal 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:
- Students enrolled in the thesis must also complete POLS40013 Social Science Research Seminar (may be undertaken concurrently).
- It is a pre-requisite that students intending to enrol in this subject be admitted to a Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Socio-Legal Studies.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the thesis subject (SOLS40002 and SOLS40003)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Last updated: 3 November 2022