FIT5108 Reading unit
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5108 Reading unit is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT5125.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review FIT5108.
Requisites
Before FIT5108
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After FIT5108
No unit lists FIT5108 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
FIT5108 and FIT5109 cannot be undertaken concurrently.
Prerequisite:
FIT5125 and the completion of 24 points of graduate units from FIT.
Entry to this unit is subject to approval of the Associate Dean Education (ADE), on the advice of the relevant Masters Course Coordinator. An application form is required.
Overview
This unit enables students to read widely in a relevant topic within the fields of information technology, information systems or information management, under supervision. It may cover an area not offered in any other fifth-year level unit, or involve building greater in-depth knowledge in an area with which they already have some familiarity. Details for the reading unit will be defined and approved individually for each student and will include objectives, assessment details, due dates and an initial reading list. Assessment comprises a research paper or review (6000-10,000 words), project report, or equivalent. Enrolment into Reading Units and allocation of a supervising academic will be approved by the Associate Dean (Education).
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research assignmentProject100%
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
Analyse, synthesise and construct arguments from a range of published sources;
- 2
Critique and evaluate others ideas, opinions and arguments;
- 3
Explain ideas for scrutiny to a supervisor;
- 4
Demonstrate self-reliance and time management skills in order to gain greater independence as a learner;
- 5
Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to work effectively in a close, cooperative relationship with a supervisor.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week. Students meet weekly with their supervisors for approximately 30 minutes to set goals and report on achievements and difficulties.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Caddie Gao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5108?
You need FIT5125 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is FIT5108 offered?
In 2026, FIT5108 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT5108?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5108 have an exam?
No. FIT5108 has 1 assessment task and no exam.