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APG5850 · Research thesis B
2027 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Arts
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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Summer semester A | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities (FLEXIBLE) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Some 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.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thesis | Written | 100% | — |
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
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prerequisite
Prerequisites: • APG5084 Designing research • APG5849 Research thesis A • This unit is only available to students enrolled in an Masters degree from the Faculty of Arts. who have an average of 80 (High Distinction) across 24 credit points of core coursework units • approval from the relevant Course Director is required
APG5084APG5849Learning outcomes
- Formulate a research project;
- Conduct research independently;
- Demonstrate a command of the relevant literature;
- Critically analyse the relevant academic literature;
- Develop an academically sound argument;
- 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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