Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives In participating in this subject, successful students will show that they can independently prepare a research proposal; defend a research proposal to an audience; pursue a program of research leading to the presentation of the thesis.
Synopsis Dissertation or thesis topics are approved by the head, and students are assigned to a supervisor. Students who intend to apply for honours should do so immediately after the third-year results are published in December. Work on the thesis should commence as soon as possible, but no later than 1 February. The final date by which the thesis is to be presented will be announced near the beginning of the academic year, and is usually the last working day in October. An oral defence of the thesis may be required. The thesis normally will be 10,000-15,000 words.
Assessment Written (15,000 words): 100%