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GOVT6340: Dissertation Part 1

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GOVT6340: Dissertation Part 1

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This unit of study comprises the first component of the dissertation capstone experience, appropriate for students considering higher degree by research (e.g., PhD) studies. Under the supervision of a member of academic staff from the Discipline of Government and International Relations, students develop a research proposal and undertake independent research towards a dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words. The dissertation is expected to make an original contribution to knowledge in the chosen field.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Details

Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Government and International Relations
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	24 credit points with a minimum average mark of 80
Corequisites: ?	GOVT6139
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. expand their knowledge of a specific area within their field in the context of improved knowledge of the field as a whole
LO2. acquire and evaluate new knowledge in their field through independent research
LO3. approach a topic analytically, creatively, and critically
LO4. engage in critical analysis of literature in order to differentiate between academic and policy writing
LO5. demonstrate a solid capacity for research enquiry and methodology including the acquisition, evaluation and incorporation of source materials
LO6. effectively manage a piece of dedicated research scholarship autonomously in accord with supervisor鈥檚 recommendations
LO7. communicate effectively in accord with professional academic conventions, including that of writing style, to a high standard.

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2026	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2026	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2027	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2027	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2020	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2020	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2021	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2021	Supervision	Remote	View
Semester 2 2021	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2021	Supervision	Remote	View
Semester 1 2022	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2022	Supervision	Remote	View
Semester 2 2022	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2022	Supervision	Remote	Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2023	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2023	Supervision	Remote	View
Semester 2 2023	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2024	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2024	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 1 2025	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View
Semester 2 2025	Supervision	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	View

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GOVT6340: Dissertation Part 1

2027 unit information

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Details

Enrolment rules

Learning outcomes

Unit availability

Modes of attendance (MoA)

Important enrolment information

Departmental permission requirements

Disclaimer

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