Capstone Research Project

Course aim

Enhance the research skills of students and allow them to undertake a research project that is tailored to the student's academic interests.

Course content

The Capstone research project builds on the existing research skills of students. It focuses particularly on research design and method, as well as the link between theory and practice. The course also covers important research issues such as ethics. Students taking this course undertake a supervised research project.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Satisfactory completion of seven courses of the International Relations professional major.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Methodology Paper, Research essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.