UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

APG5980 Monash-Warwick University research thesis

Faculty of Arts

APG5980 Monash-Warwick University research thesis is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
24
Offered in 2025
Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
576 hours
per semester

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before APG5980

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After APG5980

No unit lists APG5980 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in A6015 Master of Journalism (Double Masters with the University of Warwick).

Pre-requisite: You must have completed 96 credit points of study from A6015 Master of Journalism (Double Masters with the University of Warwick).

Prohibition: APG5848

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 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterCaulfieldFlexible

Assessment

  • ThesisWritten
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    formulate a research project;

  2. 2

    conduct research independently;

  3. 3

    demonstrate a command of the relevant literature;

  4. 4

    critically analyse the relevant academic literature;

  5. 5

    develop an academically sound argument;

  6. 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, you are required to meet with your 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
Associate Professor Fay Anderson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5980?

APG5980 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is APG5980 offered?

In 2025, APG5980 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.

How much work is APG5980?

The handbook expects about 576 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does APG5980 have an exam?

No. APG5980 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
24
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
School of Media, Film and Journalism
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.500
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202520262027