Publishing and Communications Thesis Pt1 (PUBL90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Katherine Day: day.k@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Katherine Day: day.k@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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A research topic selected in consultation with the supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories from the field of publishing
- Research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge within the field of publishing
- Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as learner
- Differentiate research methods.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Conceptualise and execute a substantial original research project
- Interact productively with a supervisor when reviewing drafts
- To display a high level of writing skills
- Able to consolidate their skills in research and scholarly citation
- To plan and manage their time and research resources over an extended project.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet all of the following prerequisite requirements:
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-PUBCOM Master of Publishing and Communications
- To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis, all students must submit a 300 word thesis proposal on a relevant topic for approval by the course coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
- To be admitted into the minor thesis, students must be in the final 100 points of their degree, with weighted average mark of H2A (75%) from the most recent 50 points (or equivalent) of prior study.
- Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points ARTS90032 Research Principles & Practices Graduate Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)12.5 - This subject is a capstone in the Master of Publishing and Communication program and is not available to Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
PUBL90017 Publishing and Communications Thesis
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 on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. 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
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. PUBL90022 and PUBL90023 together).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Katherine Day Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Katherine Day: day.k@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Katherine Day Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours: Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Katherine Day: day.k@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in PUBL90022 Publishing and Communications Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in PUBL90023 Publishing and Communications Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025