The Thesis course is based on substantial independent research project. A thesis might apply an established theory to a new body of evidence or set of cases. It might try to develop a new theory about well-known evidence. A major part of the thesis writing process is establishing what research question to ask and how to go about answering that question. The thesis should be an extended argument addressing an intellectual question, problem or issue. The skills that are required to write a good thesis build on those developed through essay writing for other courses. The main difference is that for the thesis the student takes the lead in identifying their research puzzle, articulating a question and developing an argument based on research they have carried out by themselves. The project should be limited enough in scope to be completed within the relevant timeframe.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Pose a significant research question relating to the discipline of International Relations
- Investigate this question creatively, and critically through use of appropriate theory and methodology
- Communicate their research and its findings through an appropriate medium
Indicative Assessment
- Thesis Proposal (15) [LO 1]
- Literature Review (15) [LO 1,2,3]
- Thesis (70) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
This course is based on independent research and writing and therefore does not have formally scheduled classes. Instead, significant personal study, research and ongoing contact with a supervisor is required.
Inherent Requirements
Successful completion of 72 units of coursework in the Master of International Relations or the Master of International Relations (Advanced) Program with a minimum weighted overall average of 70%
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Department of International Relations to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Not applicable
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 24 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $16440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $23520 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5385 | 26 Jul 2021 | 02 Aug 2021 | 14 Sep 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | In Person | View |
