SS5012 - Social Science Coursework Thesis

Credit points:	12
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Faculty of Arts, Education & Social Sciences

The subject involves the submission of a research thesis of no more than 15,000 words on a topic negotiated by the student and a supervisor appointed by the relevant school in the faculty. The thesis will be examined by two examiners, at least one of whom will be external, appointed by the relevant school. The subject will be available to students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma of Social Science or Masters of Social Science by Coursework.

Learning Outcomes

• to develop and demonstrate independent research and writing skills in an appropriate Social Science field.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr David Roe.
Contact hours:	39 hours
Assessment:	thesis.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr David Roe.
Contact hours:	39 hours
Assessment:	thesis.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr David Roe.
Contact hours:	39 hours
Assessment:	thesis.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coord/Lect:	Dr David Roe.
Contact hours:	39 hours
Assessment:	thesis.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.