57993 Community Research Elective
8cp; availability: students interested in this subject should contact UTS Shopfront staff on 9514 2900 for approval to enrolPostgraduate elective
This subject provides single or multidisciplinary-based learning options for students in all courses in a flexible learning environment. The subject is carried out with a community partner, organised and administered through UTS Shopfront and supervised by relevant academics. The subject aims to give students the opportunity to develop their intellectual and professional skills to a high degree of excellence in a real-life environment. Through this elective, students are able to put their research skills to the test, establishing the relevance of academic frameworks and research methodologies. While having access to an academic supervisor and to advice from UTS Shopfront staff, students are required to be substantially self-motivating. They must be capable of bridging the divide between university and community, bringing to bear theoretical or policy debates in what are often very specific social settings. The elective offers a challenging but highly rewarding experience, and has been used as a way of opening up options for more in-depth social research, e.g. through the Social Inquiry Honours program.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
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
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
