PLT4049

Honours thesis

20 points
* Full-year subject
* Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of the honours thesis in politics, students should have developed marked competence in extended research; developed marked capacity for sustained analysis, synthesis and exposition; attained significant conceptual sophistication; and attained significant mastery of a particular area of the field of politics.

Synopsis Honours students write a thesis of 12,000- 14,000 words in length. Both the subject area and a possible supervisor must be arranged as early as possible and intending honours students should consult with the head of department or the honours coordinator prior to the close of second semester in their third year. Students are strongly advised to begin thesis work during the long vacation preceding their entry into fourth year. The date for submission of the thesis is announced at the beginning of the academic year. The department provides a document combining policy and advice for honours students, which is available from the general office.

Assessment Written (12,000- 14,000 words): 100%