Education Honours B

Course aim

To develop students’ capacity to undertake the data collection process, analysis and interpretation of results for preparation of a final thesis or research paper.

Course content

The with Honours strand is comprised of two courses of 9 units each, one per study period. Education Honours A focuses on developing knowledge and skills in research methods and designing a research project leading to the preparation of a research proposal and ethics application, where required.

Education Honours B consists of the data collection process, data entry, data analysis and interpretation of findings leading to a final thesis report or research paper of between 13500 and 18000 words.

Textbook(s)

Basit, T 2010, Conducting research in educational contexts, Continuum, London

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
EDUC 4203	Education Honours A

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	1.5 hours x 12 weeks
Seminar (Supervisory meetings)	1.5 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Research thesis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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