FIT5109 Research topic
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT5109 Research topic 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 has no prerequisites.
- 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.
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Requisites
Before FIT5109
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT5109
No unit lists FIT5109 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 FIT Level 5 units.
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 pursue a particular topic of research in the fields of information technology, information systems or information management. The research is done under supervision, and provides a chance for a student to pursue a topic of interest that has not been covered in other coursework units, or to build more in-depth knowledge in an area with which they already have some familiarity but desire more knowledge and expertise. Students enrolling in this unit should have the approval of the Head of School or their nominee. Assessment comprises a research paper, project report, or equivalent.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research paperProject100%
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;
- 6
Assess the nature and demands of independent research.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week. Students are expected to hold regular meetings with supervisor(s) over the course of the semester.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Caddie Gao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT5109?
FIT5109 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FIT5109 offered?
In 2026, FIT5109 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT5109?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT5109 have an exam?
No. FIT5109 has 1 assessment task and no exam.