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HUMR71-100: Research Methods

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Description

This is a postgraduate research methods class designed for masters students pursuing advanced specialisations in the humanities or social sciences. The subject reviews the purposes for social research, competing paradigms, qualitative and quantitative research designs and tools for analysis, and establishes a foundation for valuable lifelong learning skills.

Subject details

TypePostgraduate
CodeHUMR71-100
EFTSL0.125
FacultyFaculty of Society & Design
Semesters offered
  • January 2020 [Standard Offering - Online]
  • January 2020 [Non-Standard Offering - On Campus]
  • May 2020 [Non-Standard Offering - On Campus]
  • May 2020 [Standard Offering - Online]
  • September 2020 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • September 2020 [Standard Offering - Online]
  • January 2021 [Standard Offering - Online]
  • January 2021 [Non-Standard Offering - On Campus]
  • May 2021 [Non-Standard Offering - On Campus]
  • May 2021 [Standard Offering - Online]
Credit10
Study areas
  • International Relations and Humanities
Subject fees
  • Commencing in 2019: $2,390
  • Commencing in 2020: $2,510

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of qualitative and quantitative research methodology and apply theory to practical research projects.
2. Deal with research problems, time management and decision making.
3. Demonstrate practical data collection and analytical skills and will design a complete, professional research report.
4. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of social and ethical obligations in academic and corporate research environments.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites: ?

Nil

Restrictions: ?
  • This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid.
  • Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

Standard Offering - OnlineNon-Standard Offering - On Campus
Enrolment opens10/11/201912/11/2019
Semester start13/01/202013/01/2020
Subject start13/01/202027/01/2020
Cancellation 1?27/01/202009/02/2020
Cancellation 2?03/02/202012/02/2020
Last enrolment26/01/202007/02/2020
Withdraw – Financial?08/02/202021/02/2020
Withdraw – Academic?29/02/202008/03/2020
Teaching census?07/02/202020/02/2020