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 2020 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2020
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
288 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After APG5856

No unit lists APG5856 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in an Masters degree from the Faculty of Arts. Approval of Course Coordinator required.

Overview

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

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonFlexible
First semesterClaytonFlexible
First semester (Fully flex)ClaytonFlexible
Second semesterClaytonFlexible

Assessment

  • Research Project
    100%

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

  • Tutorials24 hours

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. 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

APG5856 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Victoria Peel

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5856?

APG5856 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is APG5856 offered?

In 2020, 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.

Which majors and minors include APG5856?

APG5856 is part of Indigenous cultures and histories; and Theatre and performance.

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 1
Study abroad
Not available