APG5084 Designing research
Faculty of Arts
APG5084 Designing research is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5084
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After APG5084
1 unit list APG5084 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Masters degree from the Faculty of Arts or the Graduate Diploma of Arts Research. A minimum WAM of 80 (High Distinction) in currently enrolled course; and approval from Course Coordinator
Overview
This unit provides students with advanced skills in the design of research projects in the social sciences. The unit explores the core issues involved in conducting social science research and examines a variety of research methodologies and methods. Its focus on the process of research design allows students to develop skills in writing detailed research proposals for their own research topics.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Online |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Online |
Assessment
- Reflective forum posts20%
- Work in progress presentation20%
- Research proposal60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically evaluate research design principles, data collection and data analysis techniques in existing research in the social sciences
- 2
Identify and select a range of research methodologies and methods for a specific discipline, issue or topic
- 3
Identify and apply ethical principles in research practice
- 4
Initiate and design an original research project
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
APG5084 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- CENSTMGT03Corporate environmental and sustainability management electivesCorporate environmental and sustainability managementNo reviews yet
- ENVIRGOV02Environment and governance electivesEnvironment and governanceNo reviews yet
- INTDVENV02International development and environment electivesInternational development and environmentNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Victoria Peel
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Victoria Peel
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5084?
APG5084 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after APG5084?
APG5084 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including APG5849.
When is APG5084 offered?
In 2020, APG5084 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield, with an online option.
How much work is APG5084?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5084 have an exam?
No. APG5084 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include APG5084?
APG5084 is part of Corporate environmental and sustainability management; Environment and governance; and International development and environment.