Key facts
UNE unit code: HASS506
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit provides the opportunity to pursue independent study at an advanced level on an agreed research topic or practical project not previously covered in your undergraduate units.
Throughout, you will demonstrate a high level of independent study skills, under the guidance of a nominated supervisor.
Your enrolment requires approval from Head of School (or delegate). You will also need to negotiate your project topic with a nominated supervisor and submit a satisfactory formal proposal, noting this depend on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
Upon completion, you will have developed advanced in research, critical thinking, communication, and synthesis of knowledge related to your study area.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 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 normally repeatable. Any special request for taking the unit more than once requires approval of Head of School or delegate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Project | Yes | 100% | All offerings | No. of words: 6000 (or equivalent) 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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