Masters Research and Thesis coursework Offerings

Course Coordinators

Silvia Micheli | Liz Brogden

ADPS7060/7061 – Year-long, 4 unit thesis

ADPS7060 and 7061 is a guided independent research project conducted through a series of advisory meetings and self-directed study. It is a year-long, 4-unit course. Thesis offers students the opportunity to undertake a focussed research project in a specific area of research interest. The course expects students to achieve an advanced level of academic argument and the mastery of instruments for constructing and expressing that argument.

The research project culminates in a body of work that communicates the process, outcomes and value of the research. This may include, as agreed with the thesis advisor, a written dissertation, fieldwork reports, artefacts from material experiments, and research reports.

Students will meet with their advisor for one hour per week, or a blocked equivalent. The thesis student cohort, coordinator and advisors will meet together during the semester to provide all with an overview and comparison of the research being undertaken and the expectations for thesis.

Thesis Topics and Supervisors
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Research Thesis is available to students who:

• have completed 8 units of the MArch, MUDD or MURP program and
• have or expect to have a GPA of 5.0 or above, and
• have the support of a potential advisor on a topic outlined on the application.

Students who do not meet the criteria above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Students who are considering enrolling in a Higher Degree by Research degree (Master or Doctor of Philosophy) are strongly encouraged to undertake the Thesis option.

Application process

1. Identify a potential advisor who is a member of the full-time academic staff within the School of ADP. Please be aware that staff members are generally taking on Thesis students on top of their allocated teaching load, so you need to be working on a project of interest to them and where they have expertise. You can find descriptions of staff research interests at UQ Researchers. We are unable to take on topics where no suitable staff are available to advise.
2. Students are recommended to get in touch directly with potential supervisor to discuss possible research topics as early as possible. Discuss your ideas for thesis with the proposed advisor. You are welcome (and encouraged) to propose topics of your own interest.
3. Once you have an agreement from a supervisor and a defined research topic in your chosen research area, submit your application form online - Thesis Application by the beginning of Orientation Week for the semester you intend to enrol. Late applications may be considered, provided a supervisor and research topic are agreed to by the Course Coordinator.
4. The Course Coordinators will decide on applications in consultation with the proposed advisor, and on the basis of academic record. Following this, the School of Architecture, Design and Planning will advise you of the next steps.

More information can be found here.