James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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SS5006 - Society and Culture Minor Thesis
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Subject Description
- The subject involves the submission of a research thesis of no more than 8,000 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 is available to students enrolled in the Graduate and Postgraduate (coursework and thesis) awards in Social Science.
Learning Outcomes
- to develop and demonstrate independent research and writing skills in an appropriate Social Science field
Subject Assessment
- Written > Thesis/dissertation
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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