APG5848 Research thesis
Faculty of Arts
APG5848 Research thesis is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 576 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5848
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After APG5848
No unit lists APG5848 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in an Masters degree from the Faculty of Arts. Average of 80 High Distinction across coursework units; and approval from Course Coordinator.
Overview
Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, you will conduct independent research on an appropriate topic. The research process results in the submission of a research thesis.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- Research Thesis100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Formulate a research project;
- 2
Conduct research independently;
- 3
Demonstrate a command of the relevant literature;
- 4
Critically analyse the relevant academic literature;
- 5
Develop an academically sound argument;
- 6
Demonstrate sophisticated written skills.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 576 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled meetings with a supervisor and independent study.
Prior to the start of semester, your are required to meet with their Program Director to discuss an appropriate supervisor for your research. You then meet with your supervisor on a regular basis throughout the thesis process.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Victoria Peel
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5848?
APG5848 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5848 offered?
In 2021, APG5848 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5848?
The handbook expects about 576 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5848 have an exam?
No. APG5848 has 1 assessment task and no exam.