UnitLevel 5Undergraduate and Postgraduate

APG5856 Research project

Faculty of Arts

APG5856 Research project is a level 5, 12-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
288 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before APG5856

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After APG5856

No unit lists APG5856 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisite

  • This unit is only available to students enrolled in a Masters degree or Honours degree from the Faculty of Arts.
  • Students enrolled in A6028 Master of Public Policy and A6037 Master of Public Policy (Double Masters with O.P Jindal Global University) must have a minimum WAM of 70 in their current course enrollment, approval from their Course Director, and have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in APG5804  
  • All other students must have a minimum WAM of 70 in their current course enrollment, and approval from their Course Director.

Prohibition: 

  • Incompatible with APG5848, APG5849, APG5850, ATI5849, ATI5856 and ATI5850

Overview

Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, you will conduct independent research on an appropriate topic.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonFlexible
First semesterClaytonFlexible
Second semesterClaytonFlexible

Assessment

  • Research projectWritten
    100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Develop a model or conceptualisation of the proposed research project including methodological approach and research questions;

  2. 2

    Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the literature relevant to the project;

  3. 3

    Research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice in their discipline;

  4. 4

    Critically analyse and communicate research findings and limitations of the project.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachResearch activities

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Prior to the start of semester, you are required to meet with your Program Coordinator to discuss an appropriate supervisor for their project. You then meet with your supervisor on a regular basis, to plan, conduct and write up your research.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Benjamin MacQueen

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5856?

APG5856 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is APG5856 offered?

In 2027, APG5856 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is APG5856?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does APG5856 have an exam?

No. APG5856 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available