Year
2019
Units
9
Contact
1 x 13-week supervised study per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into MID-Master of International Development
1a Admission into MAID-Master of Arts (International Development)
1b Admission into MAIR-Master of Arts (International Relations)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))
1a Admission into MAID-Master of Arts (International Development)
1b Admission into MAIR-Master of Arts (International Relations)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))
Assumed knowledge
GPA of 5
Course context
Core topic in Master of International Development
Assessment
Assignments
Topic description
Supervised research on an approved subject relating to international development, leading to the writing of a research paper of around 9,000 words. The research paper should provide evidence of the student's ability to collect and evaluate information; construct, test and defend an argument; and critically examine theories and empirical trends in the area of academic enquiry. The supervisor of the research paper will not be an examiner.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
- Provide an opportunity for MID students to engage in supervised academic and professional analysis of issues and problems in international development
- inform students about the state of the academic literature and international practice with respect to a select range of issues
- encourage advanced-level academic argument
- further develop students' skills in academic research, bibliographic analysis and professional writing
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic students should be able to:
- Engage in advanced-level academic and professional analysis of issues and problems in international development
- Be informed about the state of the academic literature and political practice with respect to a select range of issues
- Demonstrate research skills in an area of academic study in which they have an interest
- Apply effective and independent study skills
- Apply developed skills in academic research, bibliographic analysis and professional writing
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
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