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APG5850 · Research thesis B

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Arts

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, you will continue to conduct the independent research that was commenced in APG5849 Graduate research thesis A. This research process results in the production of a graduate 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

CampusTeaching periodMode
CaulfieldSecond semesterSome activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE)
CaulfieldFirst semesterSome activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE)
CaulfieldSummer semester ASome activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE)

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1ThesisWritten100%

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

prohibitions

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 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled meetings with a supervisor and independent study.

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