The sub-thesis is a major piece of guided independent research on a topic agreed between the student and their supervisor. It typically involves a literature review and an appropriate form of critical analysis of sources of primary and /or secondary data; it may involve field and/or laboratory work, and is presented in the form of a thesis. The work must show evidence of wide reading and understanding, of critical analysis and/or appropriate use of advanced research techniques, and be at a higher level of development than the major research essay. All students must attend relevant seminars, present at least one seminar, and comply with any other prescribed conditions.
The option of sub-thesis is not available in the Master of Climate Change.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. plan, and engage in, an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic relevant to environment and society
2. systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
3. engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
4. appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data
5. understand and apply ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources
6. communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
Other Information
Admission to the sub-thesis option of the Masters degree requires evidence of Distinction-level performance in two courses, or equivalent, relevant to the proposed field of research. Admission and the choice of research topic is dependent on the availability and agreement of a supervisor. Students will have completed ENVS8049 Independent Research Topic or a relevant research methods course.Indicative Assessment
The nature and weightings of assessment items will be customised in negotiation with each student, but will be based on:
- Research report of 20,000-25,000 words on an agreed topic relevant to the study of environment and society, showing evidence of wide reading and understanding as well as critical analysis and/or appropriate use of advanced techniques (LO 1-6)
- Presentation of research in an academic seminar (LO 6)
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Workload
480 hours
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Fenner School of Environment and Society to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Assumed Knowledge
ENVS8049 Independent Research Topic or a relevant research methods course; courses relevant to proposed research topic.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 24 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
Units | EFTSL |
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6.00 | 0.12500 |
7.00 | 0.14583 |
8.00 | 0.16667 |
9.00 | 0.18750 |
10.00 | 0.20833 |
11.00 | 0.22917 |
12.00 | 0.25000 |
13.00 | 0.27083 |
14.00 | 0.29167 |
15.00 | 0.31250 |
16.00 | 0.33333 |
17.00 | 0.35417 |
18.00 | 0.37500 |
19.00 | 0.39583 |
20.00 | 0.41667 |
21.00 | 0.43750 |
22.00 | 0.45833 |
23.00 | 0.47917 |
24.00 | 0.50000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
Year | Fee |
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2017 | $610 per unit |
- International fee paying students
Year | Fee |
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2017 | $813 per unit |
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