APG5850 Research thesis B
Faculty of Arts
APG5850 Research thesis B is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5850
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After APG5850
No unit lists APG5850 as a prerequisite in the 2024 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 24 credit points of core coursework units; and approval from Course Coordinator.
Overview
Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, you will continue to conduct the independent research that was commenced in APG5849 Graduate research thesis A. This research process results in the production of a graduate research thesis.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- 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 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled meetings with a supervisor and independent study.
During your enrolment in APG5850, you will continue your work commenced in APG5849, and work closely with your supervisor to complete your research and write up your thesis.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Deirdre O'Neill
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5850?
APG5850 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5850 offered?
In 2024, APG5850 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5850?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5850 have an exam?
No. APG5850 has 1 assessment task and no exam.