LAW4327 · Honours thesis

Overview

This unit provides high achieving students with an opportunity to research, write and present a significant piece of original work. Students will write a thesis under the supervision of an academic member of staff, on a topic chosen by the student and approved by the Chief Examiner. Students will also publically present the main findings of their research and participate in a seminar program.

Offerings

Assessment

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

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Have planned, executed and reported on a piece of research or scholarship undertaken with a significant degree of independence;
2. Have acquired a detailed knowledge and expertise in the area of the topic which is the subject of the thesis;
3. Have developed and demonstrated both intellectual and practical research skills, including the skills needed to identify, evaluate, interpret and synthesise material relevant to the student's chosen research topic;
4. Have developed and demonstrated skills of critical analysis and original thought, including in-depth analysis of the legal and policy issues relevant to the student's chosen research topic;
5. Identify, articulate and effectively communicate complex legal and policy issues in a manner that is succinct, scholarly and persuasive;
6. Exchange knowledge and ideas with other scholars in order to achieve a high quality of legal scholarship;
7. Learn and work with autonomy, accountability and professionalism;
8. Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development.

Workload

No workload detail published.

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