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Development Studies Thesis Part 1 (DEVT90054)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Students enrolled in this subject will undertake a piece of research in Development Studies approved by the course coordinator. The research will incorporate an analysis of relevant development theory and practice. Under the close guidance of a dedicated supervisor, students are expected to engage critically and independently with relevant intellectual debates and provide original insights into a particular social phenomenon or development issue. On completion of the subject, students will submit a 15,000-word minor thesis on their chosen research topic.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have an awareness of the philosophy and scope of development;
- have acquired research skills and an understanding of methods used to analyse development issues and processes;
- demonstrate the ability for academic argument and critical thinking;
- have undertaken research in a specialised area of their choice;
- have written a coherent and empirically substantiated thesis
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- be able to obtain information to evaluate empirical and theoretical propositions;
- develop research skills including the logic of research design, research methods and writing;
- pursue an intensive investigation of a selected topic in development studies;
- think critically about development methods, concepts, and theories;
- engage in independent research work; and
- write coherent research proposals.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DEVT90041 | Development Research Design & Assessment | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Student are required to submit a 300 word thesis proposal for approval by the course coordinator prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
For 200 point program:
Students must have completed 37.5 points of compulsory or core subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%).
For 150 point program:
Students must have completed 37.5 points of compulsory or core subjects within the program, with an average of H1 (80%).
For 100 point program:
Students are expected to demonstrate research capability through an undergraduate dissertation or equivalent or research experience at work.
This subject is a capstone in the Master of Development Studies program and is not available to Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DEVT90011 | Minor Thesis - Development Studies | No longer available | |
GEND90004 | Minor Thesis - Gender and Development | No longer available | |
GEND90011 | Gender and Development Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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25 |
GEND90012 | Gender and Development Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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25 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A thesis
| due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
The following requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis: Hurdle requirement: 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 halfway through the thesis year. 5,000 literature review: To be submitted halfway through the thesis year (by 1st July for students commencing in Sem 1 and 2nd January for those commencing in Sem 2. Thesis Draft: A full draft of the thesis is to be submitted approximately 5 weeks prior to the final thesis submission date. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. DEVT90054 and DEVT90055 together).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jeff Garmany Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours It is expected that students will meet with their supervisors at least fortnightly over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Anne Decobert Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours It is expected that students will meet with their supervisors at least fortnightly over two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
680 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 DEVT90054 Development Studies Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in DEVT90055 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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with Thesis supervisor.
- Subject notes
Please note: Information provided in this Handbook entry applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (DEVT90054 Development Studies Thesis Part 1 and DEVT90055 Development Studies Thesis Part 2)
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024