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APG5980 · Monash-Warwick University research thesis
2026 Handbook24 credit pointsLevel 5School of Media, Film and Journalism
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, you will conduct independent research on an appropriate topic. The research process results in the submission of a research thesis.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Second 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
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning 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 576 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled meetings with a supervisor and independent study.
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