Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
1 Hour per Week
Hawthorn
HAM530 and successful completion of core and elective units of study.
Nil
Credit Points: 25 Credit Points
From 2008, a unit of study in the Master of Arts (Media and Communications).
This subject aims to provide students with an opportunity to extend their analytical, research and academic writing skills while exploring a topic in depth. The thesis should demonstrate: § A sound structure § A substantial and critical review of existing literature in the research area § A sound description and justification of research method used in any empirical component of the research § A good description and presentation of research findings § A well argued presentation, including well-argued conclusions and implications of the research
This subject aims to provide students with an opportunity to extend their analytical, research and academic writing skills while exploring a topic in depth.
The thesis should demonstrate:
§ A sound structure
§ A substantial and critical review of existing literature in the research area
§ A sound description and justification of research method used in any empirical component of the research
§ A good description and presentation of research findings
§ A well argued presentation, including well-argued conclusions and implications of the research
Supervision
Students have the option to write an academic dissertation (20,000 words) or research report, case study or other form of industry related, consultancy-based research (20,000 words). The nature of the examinable outcome of the "thesis" component can be negotiated with the student's supervisor. HAM531 is the second semester component of the Part-time thesis option. Students are expected to satisfactory progress towards the completion of their thesis or examinable outcome during this semester. Progress will be measured in terms of the submission of the thesis or examinable outcome for examination. Students will be required pass their thesis following external examination.
Students have the option to write an academic dissertation (20,000 words) or research report, case study or other form of industry related, consultancy-based research (20,000 words). The nature of the examinable outcome of the "thesis" component can be negotiated with the student's supervisor.
HAM531 is the second semester component of the Part-time thesis option. Students are expected to satisfactory progress towards the completion of their thesis or examinable outcome during this semester. Progress will be measured in terms of the submission of the thesis or examinable outcome for examination. Students will be required pass their thesis following external examination.
Students are expected to develop a number of graduate attributes, resulting in graduates who are: Capable in their chosen professional areas. Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community. Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations. Adaptable and manage change. Aware of local and international environments.
Students are expected to develop a number of graduate attributes, resulting in graduates who are:
Students are required to write an academic dissertation or industry-related report of 20,000.
Under the guidance of a supervisor, students will source and develop a list of recommended readings as part of their literature review.
