Key facts
UNE unit code: HASS512
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Year Long 1 - On Campus
- Year Long 1 - Online
- Year Long 2 - On Campus
- Year Long 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 12
Unit information
This unit is designed to allow you to pursue an original independent research project of your choice. You will work with an experienced supervisor to design, conduct and present your project, while developing advanced critical thinking, writing, analytical and cognitive skills.
For some disciplines, your project may include creative practice or applied work. Your enrolment requires approval from the relevant Head of School (or delegate). To obtain approval, you will need to negotiate a project topic with a nominated supervisor and submit a satisfactory formal proposal, noting that approval may depend on the availability of supervision and resources.
Satisfactory completion of HASS512 may provide a pathway to further study options, such as UNE’s Master of Philosophy or PhD.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Year Long 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Year Long 1 | Online |
| Year Long 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Year Long 2 | Online |
| Year Long 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Students should apply for permission to enrol in this unit at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant Trimester. Applications should be sent to the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences using the appropriate form available from: HASS Special Topic Reading and Research Units.
Where this unit appears as a listed unit in a Major, the topic must relate to the relevant discipline area, in order to be included within the Major.
This unit is not repeatable.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge in an area of specialisation in a particular discipline;
- expertly apply disciplinary knowledge and relevant research methods to develop, plan and execute a research project in an area of specialisation;
- apply expert research skills to independently generate knowledge through the rigorous analysis, critical evaluation and careful synthesis of ideas and evidence from a wide range of sources;
- autonomously develop, organise and present coherent, complex, theoretically-informed and sustained written arguments or creative outputs on a particular research topic; and
- apply knowledge and communication skills in scholarship with initiative, creativity and judgement.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Yes | 100% | All offerings | No.of words: 12,000 (or equivalent) Dissertation: Equivalent for modes of presentation consistent with particular discipline standards. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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