Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Geoffrey Hawker
Contact via geoffrey.hawker@mq.edu.au
W6A 428
Friday 12noon - 1pm or by appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
16cp in IRPG units and GPA of 3.5 and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
IRPG850
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit, together with IRPG850, requires the completion of a dissertation of approximately 15,000 words. The research topic is chosen by the student but must be approved by the convenor as suitable for an MIR dissertation and for which supervision is available. The unit cannot be undertaken until at least four units in the MIR program have been completed, and entry is conditional on the achievement of a High Credit or Distinction average in these units. Applications for enrolment are made through the MIR office and are assessed individually.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Note that this unit is 'twinned' with IRPG 850 and that the two units, valued at 4cp, are taken in sequence across a two-semester period, giving an equivalence to IRPG846 (8cp). The twinned units are suitable for those unable to take the 8cp unit within a single semester. Successful completion of the first of the units in the sequence (whether IRPG850 or IRPG851) results in a "K" for "Continuing" grade, and the final assessment comes with the completion of the second unit.
The assessment criteria and learning outcomes shown in this source are identical to those for IRPG846 but must be read as applying within the context of the explanation here of the linked units.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Dissertation | 100% | 5 June 2015 |
Supervision | 0% | 5 June 2015 |
Participation | 0% | not applicable |
Due: 5 June 2015
Weighting: 100%
A thesis of approximately 15 000 words showing a capacity to frame an important question in international relations, an ability to cast a relevant research strategy and management to achieve a timely outcome.
Due: 5 June 2015
Weighting: 0%
Attendance as needed in meetings with supervisor(s): no specific marks but required for final completion and grade.
Due: not applicable
Weighting: 0%
Candidates may be required to attend seminars or other events related to their research if agreed with the supervisor as necessary; the idea is to extend the research experience in suitable cases.
The department will assist with the choice of supervisor at an early stage, before semester begins in most cases, and candidates will be advised of any special requirements relating to their thesis.
A series of meetings will be agreed between supervisor and candidate and attendance at work in progress seminars and possibly other occasions for learning may also be agreed.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
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