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Development Studies Thesis Part 1 (DEVT90054)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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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 should:
- 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
- Write coherent research proposals.
Last updated: 31 January 2024