LAW5084 Minor thesis
Faculty of Law
LAW5084 Minor thesis is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2020 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5084
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5084
No unit lists LAW5084 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit involves completion of a 25,000-30,000 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| First semester | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Second semester | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Term 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Term 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Term 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Term 4 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Trimester 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Minor thesis (25000-30000 words)100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Developed a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in planning and executing a substantial piece of research on a particular legal issue;
- 2
Acquired 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
Demonstrated an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in an area of law;
- 4
Developed 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
Demonstrated advanced written communication skills; and
- 6
Made a contribution to knowledge in their area of research.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Students enrolled in this unit 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 24 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Heli Askola
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5084?
LAW5084 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5084 offered?
In 2020, LAW5084 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers.
Does LAW5084 have an exam?
No. LAW5084 has 1 assessment task and no exam.