Sociology Thesis Part 1 (SOCI40006)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 should 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
- Show a good capacity to communicate research in written form.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should 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
- Manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in the thesis must also complete one of the following subjects:
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH40012 | Explanation and Understanding | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS40013 | Social Science Research Seminar | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
AND
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
- GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Sociology Thesis SOCI40002/SOCI40005
Recommended background knowledge
Sociology 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment. | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend regular supervision meetings. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. SOCI40006 and SOCI40007 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 halfway 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.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Megan Sharp 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 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).
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Additional delivery details
This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in:
- SOCI40006 Sociology Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- SOCI40007 Sociology 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 (SOCI40006 and SOCI40007).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025