UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3256 Professional project 2

Faculty of Arts

ATS3256 Professional project 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS3255.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
6 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS3256

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After ATS3256

No unit lists ATS3256 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Criminology

Overview

In this unit, you will build on the skills learned in Professional Project 1, developing applied research skills in the design and execution of a real world applied research project. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills in critically evaluating research, planning, designing and undertaking a research project, working as part of a team, and reporting to various audiences. You will be assessed both individually and in teams. You will develop an understanding of, and proficiency in, applied research design and the research process. You will also experience working in research teams, and managing professional relationships. You will learn how to write for different audiences, including for policy and industry practice, as well as academic requirements around the reporting of research results. Importantly, you will be directly exposed to a range of potential future employers, allowing you to showcase the skills and abilities learned during your degree, as well as explore unique insights into the crime and justice sectors across Australia.

 

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Online module - working in groupsAssignment
    5%
  • Online module - research ethicsAssignment
    5%
  • Research proposalResearch assignment
    40%
  • Research briefResearch assignment
    25%
  • Presentation of briefsPresentation
    15%
  • Individual reflectionsAssignment
    10%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    plan for and design an applied research project, which includes liaising with industry partner;

  2. 2

    apply different methodologies to explore a research question/s;

  3. 3

    analyse data and produce findings and analysis tailored to various audiences (including industry and policy);

  4. 4

    collaborate with others as part of a team;

  5. 5

    communicate findings and outcomes to different audiences.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning

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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where students engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit allows students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.

This unit engages students in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use their own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Anna Eriksson
Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Anna Eriksson

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3256?

You need ATS3255 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ATS3256 offered?

In 2021, ATS3256 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3256?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS3256 have an exam?

No. ATS3256 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Criminology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available