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Department of International Relations · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
The Thesis (Part Time) course is based on substantial independent research project. A thesis might apply an established theory to a new body of evidence or set of cases. It might try to develop a new theory about well-known evidence. A major part of the thesis writing process is establishing what research question to ask and how to go about answering that question. The thesis should be an extended argument addressing an intellectual question, problem or issue. The skills that are required to write a good thesis build on those developed through essay writing for other courses. The main difference is that for the thesis the student takes the lead in identifying their research puzzle, articulating a question and developing an argument based on research they have carried out by themselves. The project should be limited enough in scope to be completed within the relevant timeframe. This course requires a permission code to enrol. Students need to be (1) enrolled in Master of International Relations (Advanced) program and (2) provide written agreement from an identified supervisor willing to supervise the thesis commencing in a specified semester.
Thesis Proposal (2,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1
Literature Review (3,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Final Thesis (15,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
This course is based on independent research and writing and therefore does not have formally scheduled classes. Instead, significant personal study, research and ongoing contact with a supervisor is required. Work Integrated Learning Projects This WIL component provides you with the opportunity to deeply engage with the course content, drive your leaning, build skills and confidence, and perform the learned tasks more effectively.
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