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Bachelor of Design Honours Thesis -II (ABPL40055)
HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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Students undertaking this subject will complete a thesis on a topic approved by the program coordinator. The thesis subject is taken across two semesters. It will consist of independent research undertaken under the supervision of a thesis supervisor.
Note: The Bachelor of Design Thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Students commence The Bachelor of Design Thesis -Part 1 in Semester 1 must continue The Bachelor of Design Thesis-part 2 in the following semester. Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Design Thesis, students will receive 50 points credit.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Research, plan and write a substantial piece of independent research focused on a specialised field of study.
- Understand the contemporary and historical context of their discipline, and how these contexts change over time.
- Demonstrate critical and analytic skills, and problem solving ability, in identifying issues and proposing solutions.
- Communicate and defend their research, in both written and verbal formats.
Generic skills
- Engage in independent research
- Communicate effectively in a variety of formats
- Use appropriate technologies including software and research databases
- Apply appropriate problem solving to issues.
Last updated: 30 January 2024