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 2025 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Approval of Course Director required and Weighted Average Mark of 65.
This unit is only available to students enrolled in an Masters degree or Honours from the Faculty of Arts.
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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Research projectWritten100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a model or conceptualisation of the proposed research project including methodological approach and research questions;
- 2
Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise the literature relevant to the project;
- 3
Research and apply established theories to a body of knowledge or practice in their discipline;
- 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.
Where it fits
APG5856 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
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 2025, 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 studies; and Theatre and performance.