Postgraduate - UnitAPG5848 - Politics research dissertation

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24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2012 (Day) Clayton Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Andy Butfoy

Notes

Previously coded PLM5000

Synopsis

Students will conduct independent research into an International Relations topic of their choice under staff supervision. (Subject to the availability of appropriate supervision.)

Outcomes

Upon successfully completing this subject, students will be able to:

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.

Assessment

Written work consisting of an 18,000 word research dissertation: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Andy Butfoy

Contact hours

0.5 hour supervisory meeting per fortnight

Prerequisites

Students must have at least 75% in the two core units of the Master of International Relations program.