STST7002 Strategic Studies Sub-thesis - Part-time
| Offered By | School of International Political & Strategic Stud |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Strategic Studies |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, Summer Session, 2011, First Semester, 2011, and Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 12 units |
| Course Description | The 24 unit sub-thesis is a requirement of the MA(SS) and is a 10,000 to 15,000 word piece of independent research on a subject chosen by the student and approved by the Deputy-Director of Studies. The sub-thesis gives students an opportunity to develop their research skills and produce a piece of written research which contributes to the body of strategic studies knowledge. Students are encouraged to seek out topics which are of central research interest to staff in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre (SDSC). Students wishing to leave open the possibility of further research work or PhD study are strongly encouraged to undertake the sub-thesis and complete the MA(SS) degree. Students are assigned a supervisor at the outset of their research, who will normally be from the SDSC. STST7002 course is for part-time subthesis research over two semesters. Students need to enrol in STST7002 in two consecutive sessions. |
| Indicative Assessment | Literature review 15%, presentation 15%, subthesis 70%. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Political Sciences |
| Requisite Statement | To be eligible to enrol for the sub-thesis, candidates must have completed their coursework at a Distinction average (70%) and to have also achieved a minumum grade of 75% in their two core courses (or their equivalents). The sub-thesis itself must be awarded a Distinction grade (70%) or higher for the Master of Arts (Strategic Studies) to be awarded. |
| Programs | Master of Arts (Strategic Studies) |
| Academic Contact | Dr Brendan Taylor |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
