55004 Honours Thesis (FT)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit points: 24 cp
Result Type: Grade and marks

Requisite(s): 55056 Honours Workshop

Handbook description

Honours Thesis is the major component of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communication program. It provides an opportunity for students to undertake original work informed by advanced theoretical study and independent research, relevant to the academic, professional and/or creative goals they have identified. Students work with an academic supervisor to produce a thesis which may be presented in one of a variety of traditional and/or non-traditional formats.

Subject objectives/outcomes

At the completion of this subject, students are expected to be able to:

research, organise and synthesise ideas, knowledge and information
apply appropriate theoretical approaches and methodologies to their disciplinary, professional and creative work
design, implement and complete independent research and creative work

Contribution to graduate profile

to prepare students for postgraduate research
to emphasise interdisciplinary approaches
to integrate scholarship with contemporary media
to undertake a program of advanced coursework
to produce a thesis relevant to their academic professional and/or creative agenda
to base their thesis on their original work informed by theoretical study and independent research

Teaching and learning strategies

Learning in this subject is based on completion of a planned program of work developed by consultation between academic supervisor and student. No formal classes will be held. Students will keep in regular contact with their academic supervisors and meet with them as required.

Content

Students will work with an academic supervisor to realise their proposal as an independent Honours thesis.

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Thesis

Objectives	a, b, c
Value	100%
Due	Week 14
Task	An Honours thesis may take one of the following forms: a written theoretical and/or empirical thesis of 12,000 - 15,000 words. a piece or portfolio of creative or ficto-critical writing accompanied by a written exegesis. For length, see area guidelines. a piece or portfolio of communication products supported by a substantial written exegesis of 5,000 words. some combination of the above approved by the academic supervisor at the completion of the subject Thesis Preparation For more detail see the relevant Guidelines for Honours Thesis document.
Assessment criteria	For assessment criteria refer to the relevant Guidelines for Honours Thesis document.

Minimum requirements

Students are expected to read the subject outline to ensure they are familiar with the subject requirements. You are expected to initiate, attend, arrive punctually and actively participate in all scheduled meetings or classes. If you experience difficulties meeting this requirement, please contact your lecturer. Students who have a reason for extended absence (e.g., illness) may be required to complete additional work to ensure they achieve the subject objectives.