Year
2020
Units
4.5
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ 1 of HASS7010B, MGRE7400A, HIST7001B
Course context
The Research Project topics are taught and assessed as a continuum
Assessment
Thesis
Topic description
The thesis is an opportunity for Honours students to engage in a piece of sustained and specific research. The product of this research is a thesis of up to 18,000 words or equivalent artistic practice.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • Deepen participants’ understanding of critical and/or creative methodologies relevant to their area of specialisation

  • Extend students’ ability to produce an extended piece of research

  • Develop Honours level research and communication skills.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

  1. Defend their capacity to undertake independent research to a high level

  2. Produce a major research project within their area of specialisation, including interpreting and applying ethical considerations

  3. Integrate sophisticated knowledge in their area of specialisation, including relevant methodologies.