LAW4801 Research project
Faculty of Law
LAW4801 Research project is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW2112, LAW2111, LAW2101, LAW1114, LAW1112, LAW1111, LAW2102, LAW1113, LAW3112, LAW3402 and LAW3111.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4801
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- LAW2112Property ANo reviews yet
- LAW2111Constitutional lawNo reviews yet
- LAW2101Contract ANo reviews yet
- LAW1114Criminal law 1No reviews yet
- LAW1112Public law and statutory interpretationNo reviews yet
- LAW1111Foundations of lawNo reviews yet
- LAW2102Contract BNo reviews yet
- LAW1113TortsNo reviews yet
- LAW3112Corporations lawNo reviews yet
- LAW3402Property BNo reviews yet
- LAW3111EquityNo reviews yet
After LAW4801
No unit lists LAW4801 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: And any 3 Law elective units.
Overview
This unit, typically undertaken in the penultimate semester of the course, requires students to plan and execute a research project or piece of scholarship with some independence. Students will learn and apply advanced research methods and skills, including locating materials, project planning, critical analysis, effective written communication, and self-management.
Further information is available at:
http://www.monash.edu/law/current-students/undergraduate/law4801-research-project
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research skills modules and reflective piece10%
- Project Plan10%
- Research Project Paper80%
- For students who complete the research project as a group: Online reflective journal10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Conduct an independent, research-based project under broad direction;
- 2
Develop a research plan to complete complex and original research.
- 3
Synthesise discipline knowledge by critically analysing complex legal issues, using advanced legal reasoning and research methods.
- 4
Identify and apply appropriate research methods to address complex legal research issues.
- 5
Develop cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues and generating appropriate responses and developing new understandings
- 6
Communicate effectively in writing for a professional audience.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
3 hours per week of lectures/seminars, plus an additional 1 hour research seminar during the semester. 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/self-directed research. The 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Gerry Nagtzaam
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4801?
You need LAW2112, LAW2111, LAW2101, LAW1114, LAW1112, LAW1111, LAW2102, LAW1113, LAW3112, LAW3402 and LAW3111 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is LAW4801 offered?
In 2020, LAW4801 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW4801?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4801 have an exam?
No. LAW4801 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.