50222 Applied Research Project
8cpRequisite(s): 50164 Research Methods 1
Professional Strand – Social Inquiry – 300 level
Subject coordinator: Ross Morrow
This subject offers students options for specialising in and/or extending their research skills. Students can use the subject to build on skills and knowledge derived from 50164 Research Methods 1 and/or 50165 Research Methods 2 and other more theoretical subjects. The subject is based on an individual project and is designed to allow students to demonstrate their capacities to produce a professional-level project appropriate to entry to a research-related career, with the necessary supervision and support to develop the level of practice and/or in preparation for an Honours thesis. Students are able to explore different techniques and are expected to read widely as well as undertake appropriate fieldwork. They can explore a range of more specialist research strategies such as ethnography, oral histories, public histories, or in-depth research as project-based learning for part or the whole of the semester. Projects undertaken can also include practical projects of use to community organisations or advocacy groups.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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