UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5083 Extended research

Faculty of Law

LAW5083 Extended research is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2023
Semester 1, Semester 2
Monash Law Chambers
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before LAW5083

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After LAW5083

No unit lists LAW5083 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Completion of four units (four elective units for JD students) and obtained 70% or above in each of the units.

Overview

This unit involves completion of a 12,000-15,000 words (maximum) thesis. The topic is designed by the student in conjunction with a staff member and approved by the Postgraduate Board of Examiners. Students work under supervision but with considerable independence. The unit is suitable for students seeking a pathway to doctoral studies.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMonash Law ChambersOn campus
Second semesterMonash Law ChambersOn campus
Term 1Monash Law ChambersOn campus
Term 2Monash Law ChambersOn campus
Term 3Monash Law ChambersOn campus
Term 4Monash Law ChambersOn campus
Trimester 1Monash Law ChambersOn campus
Trimester 2Monash Law ChambersOn campus
Trimester 3Monash Law ChambersOn campus

Assessment

  • Minor thesisThesis
    100%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Develop a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in planning and executing a substantial piece of research on a particular legal issue;

  2. 2

    Acquire an advanced knowledge of legal research principles and methods, evidenced by their ability to locate, update and apply the law in their chosen area of research;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in an area of law;

  4. 4

    Develop their capacity to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information, problems, policies, concepts and theories, evidenced by their ability to develop and sustain a convincing 'thesis' throughout their research;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate advanced written communication skills; and

  6. 6

    Make a contribution to knowledge in their area of research.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachResearch activities

Students enrolled in the minor thesis will be provided with appropriate levels of supervision to meet the needs of the student and expectations of the university. Students will be expected to do reading and research applicable to a 12 credit point unit.

Learning resources

Required resources

See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.

Where it fits

LAW5083 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Becky Batagol

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5083?

LAW5083 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is LAW5083 offered?

In 2023, LAW5083 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers.

Does LAW5083 have an exam?

No. LAW5083 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

Which majors and minors include LAW5083?

LAW5083 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Criminal law and forensics; Dispute resolution; Global society and human rights; and Health law and community, and 4 other areas of study.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available