21781 Social and Community Research

6cp

Requisite(s): 21766 Managing Community Organisations AND 21767 Third Sector: Theory and Context

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Postgraduate

This subject introduces the theory and methods of social research as applied within the community sector. It explores research as a problem-solving and political tool, critically examines both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and introduces the basis of statistical analysis (using SPSS). It provides a basis of understanding for those who manage or use research projects, and provides a necessary basis for those undertaking their own research.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,280.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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