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Strategic and Defence Studies Centre · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
The 24 unit sub-thesis is a requirement of the Master of Strategic Studies (Advanced) [VSTST] and is a 10,000 to 15,000 word piece of independent research on a subject chosen by the student and approved by the course convenor. 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 VSTST degree. Students are assigned a supervisor at the outset of their research, who will normally be from the SDSC. STST8072 course is for part-time sub-thesis research over two semesters. Students need to enrol in STST8072 in two consecutive sessions for a total of 24 units.
Thesis Proposal (5,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Seminar Presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Thesis (15,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
This course comprises some 260 hours of activity over 12 weeks, and does not have formal classes. Personal study / research and contact with supervisor is required. Work Integrated Learning Projects This WIL component provides you with the opportunity to deeply engage with the course content, drive your leaning, build skills and confidence, and perform the learned tasks more effectively.
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