Masters Research Project

Course aim

To develop the skills necessary to execute extensive research in a topic relevant to the chosen program of study.

Course content

This course involves the planning and execution of a research topic relevant to a student’s program, that culminates in the completion of a 8000 word research thesis (or equivalent body of work). The work will demonstrate a high level of synthesis of concepts, preparing students for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in research and professional practice. Initially, the research proposal prepared in the prerequisite research methods course will be fine-tuned. Students who have not completed a research proposal must develop one within this course. Students planning to undertake empirical research involving humans/animals, or execution risks, must apply for and be granted human/animal research ethics approval and/or conduct a risk assessment prior to commencing their research.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
ENGG 5020	Masters Research Theory and Practice

An equivalent Research Methods course to Masters Research Theory and Practice will be considered as a prerequisite for students unable to complete Masters Research Theory and Practice prior to commencing the research project (such as those entering a program with Advanced Standing).

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Directed Study (The course is undertaken through ongoing meetings with the project supervisor and independent research work)	300 hours total effort x Weekly meetings
Seminar	1 hour x 2 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Directed Study (The course is undertaken through ongoing meetings with the project supervisor and independent research work)	300 hours total effort x Weekly meetings
Seminar	1 hour x 2 weeks

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

Assessment

Presentation, Research proposal, Thesis

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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