Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 14-week independent study per semester
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ SOAD7012A - Social Work Honours Thesis (4.5/13.5 units)
Enrolment not permitted
1 of SOAD7000, SOAD7010, SOAD7010A, SOAD7010B, SOAD9004A, SOAD9004B, SOAD9004C, SOAD9004D has been successfully completed
Course context
This is a component of a 13.5 unit Honours thesis. Students must enrol in all components to complete the full number of units for the topic.
Topic description
The Bachelor of Social Work Honours thesis is a document that reports on the planning, execution and analysis of a small investigation in a field of social work. As social work researchers, students will attempt to uncover the complexity of some aspects of social work in order to increase their knowledge of that part of the world of Social work. This will involve an investigation and systematic examination of an issue, question or problem in the field of social work, and the writing of a thesis document of 13,500 words in length.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:
  • develop competencies in the planning, execution and analysis of a small investigation in a field of social work
  • extend competencies in the application of research methodologies
  • develop abilities in preparing and completing a document of 13,500 words in length
Expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of this topic, it is expected that students will be able to:
  • formulate a research question, and design a method of investigation
  • work independently and sustain a significant research effort
  • produce a thesis paper that demonstrates thoughtful analysis and competence in written communication and presentation in the field of social work