GEOG9118C Research Thesis C (4.5/18 units)

Professor Susanne Schech

2020

4.5

1 x 30-hour independent study weekly
1 x 1-hour supervised study fortnightly

^ 1 of GEOG9118B, DVST9118B

DVST9118C has been successfully completed

Students will be expected to have completed the core topics of the Graduate Diploma in International Development at an overall average grade of 75% or above.

Master of Arts (International Development)

This topic involves writing a thesis of 20,000 words in length in the field of development studies under the supervision of a member of staff. The thesis should give evidence of the student's ability to collect and evaluate information, construct, test and defend an argument and critically examine theories in the area of enquiry. The thesis will normally be assessed by at least two examiners, at least one of whom will be external to the University. The supervisor will not be an examiner.

The Development Studies Research Thesis involves supervised individual reading and research in an area of development studies, culminating in the production of a thesis of about 20,000 words in length. Through the research process the student should have developed sufficient appreciation of research methods and the relevant research literature in order to analyse, in reasonable depth, actual examples of development interventions, problems or impacts.

Students who successfully complete the thesis must demonstrate:

a capacity to undertake independent research on the chosen topic.
a capacity to design their research methodology and present it at seminars and, if appropriate, prepare related documentation for the approval of relevant university committees.
a capacity to communicate the findings of their research in the written work submitted for examination.
a capacity to verbally present the findings of their research to their peers.

Key dates and timetable

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