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 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 576 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
Assessment
- ThesisWritten100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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, 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 Johan Lidberg
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5980?
APG5980 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5980 offered?
In 2026, 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.