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SCY4580

Thesis in sociology

24 points
* Second semester or full-year subject
* Clayton

Objectives Students successfully completing this subject can expect to acquire and develop the capacity to choose a topic for research; work independently in collecting and collating material relating to the research topic; construct an argument that demonstrates a capacity for independent thought and an ability to integrate theoretical concerns and empirical findings; present the results of the research in a clearly written and logically argued dissertation.

Synopsis Candidates under the direction of their supervisors prepare a dissertation for assessment by a panel of staff members.

Assessment Written (15,000 words): 100%


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