Conservation Thesis Part 1 (CUMC90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The student proposes an original research topic that contributes to existing bodies of conservation knowledge and is approved by the coordinator. The student then initiates and conducts an involved program of primary research requiring interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. The student conducts the independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor, and produces a critical research report. The thesis is undertaken across two consecutive semesters and in some cases, access to cultural collections in the field maybe required.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Define a research question, and devise and manage an appropriate research path
- Write a report that argues and assesses the research questions and objectives
- Develop and implement an appropriate research path, selecting and applying relevant research methodologies, techniques, and tools to address their research question
- Undertake independent research that contributes new insights, knowledge, or methodologies to the field of cultural materials conservation.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply Advanced and interdisciplinary research methods
- Articulate theoretical and practice-based problems
- Analyze and evaluate complex issues using Critical thinking
- Exhibit High level written skills
- Communicate effectively with academic audiences
- Manage Scholarly project management.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into the 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Materials Conservation
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study
Option 2
Admission into the 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Materials Conservation
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
Option 3
Admission into the 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Materials Conservation
This subject is a capstone in the Master of Cultural Materials Conservation program and is not available to Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
CUMC90007 Minor Thesis - Conservation
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 or equivalent
| The end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
Additional details
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CUMC90035 and CUMC90036 together).
*Hurdle requirement: the following requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:
- Submission of a 100-word proposal; 300-word detailed proposal; mid-year review; major review; and final oral thesis presentation
- Participation in regular supervisory meetings
- Submission of all assessment is required to pass this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. After five working days, assessment submitted without an approved extension will not be marked. There is no provision for late submission of in class tasks without permission.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Paula Dredge Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 10 hours: 4 x 1-hour lectures and 6 x 1-hour seminars during the teaching period. 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 Paula Dredge: paula.dredge@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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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in CUMC90035 Conservation Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in CUMC90036 Conservation 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
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025