APG5849 · Research thesis A

Overview

Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, you will conduct independent research on an appropriate topic. This research process continues in APG5850 Graduate research thesis B, as a part of which you will submit your research thesis.

Areas of study: Applied linguistics Bioethics Communications and media studies Cultural and creative industries Governance and security International development practice International diplomacy and trade International relations International sustainable tourism management Journalism Political violence and counter-terrorism Public policy Strategic communications management Tourism

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Formulate a research project;
2. Conduct research independently;
3. Demonstrate a command of the relevant literature;
4. Critically analyse the relevant academic literature;
5. Develop an academically sound argument;
6. Demonstrate sophisticated written skills.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled meetings with a supervisor and independent study.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.