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HUMR72-702: Major Research Project (Part B)

Description

This subject provides you with an opportunity to undertake extended in-depth research of a theoretical issue, a case study or an industrial practice. You will apply previously acquired advanced cognitive, research, analytical and writing skills to complete the project over two semesters. The final project articulates an organised and analytic piece of work of approximately 20,000-25,000 words and is supported by individual research of either a theoretical, experiential or empirical nature.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: HUMR72-702
EFTSL: 0.250
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 20
Study areas:
  • Communication, Film, and Creative Media
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
  • Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,040.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,140.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,260.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,420.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,760.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,020.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate expert knowledge of research methodology and data visualisation to identify, synthesise and interpret extensive complex issues in Humanities, Social Sciences or other selected disciplines.
  2. Employ independent expert research skills to generate and communicate extensive solutions to complex issues in Humanities, Social Sciences or other selected disciplines.
  3. Apply knowledge of and the skills in research methodology and data visualisation to new contexts, demonstrating autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024
    Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025
    Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024