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LAW5084 · Minor thesis
2026 Handbook24 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Law
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit involves completion of a 25,000-30,000 words (maximum) thesis. The topic is designed by the student in conjunction with a staff member and approved by the Board of Examiners. Students work under supervision but with considerable independence. The unit is suitable for students seeking a pathway to doctoral studies.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Law Chambers | Trimester 2 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Law Chambers | Summer semester A | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Law Chambers | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Law Chambers | Trimester 3 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Law Chambers | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Law Chambers | Trimester 1 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
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 | Minor thesis | Written | 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
- Develop a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in planning and executing a substantial piece of research on a particular legal issue;
- Acquire an advanced knowledge of legal research principles and methods, evidenced by their ability to locate, update and apply the law in their chosen area of research;
- Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in an area of law;
- Develop their capacity to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information, problems, policies, concepts and theories, evidenced by their ability to develop and sustain a convincing 'thesis' throughout their research;
- Demonstrate advanced written communication skills; and
- Make a contribution to knowledge in their area of research.
Workload
Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with appropriate levels of supervision to meet the needs of the student and expectations of the university. Students will be expected to do reading and research applicable to a 24 credit point unit.
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