Key facts
UNE unit code: HASS301
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- 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 conduct an independent study on an agreed research topic or project not previously covered in your undergraduate units. It is suited to students near the end of their major sequence or specialist degree in a relevant subject area.
For some disciplines, it may include creative practice. Assessment is by individual project. A group creative practice is permitted in some cases however assessment is based on individual work.
Throughout, you will demonstrate independent study skills, with 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 high-level skills 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
This is a repeatable unit that may be taken up to twice within a course. However, the unit cannot be undertaken more than once in any one teaching period. Any special exemption to these rules will require approval of Head of School (or delegate) and would require demonstration of an exceptional circumstance.
The 36cp prerequisite should be in units from the relevant subject area in which the HASS301 will be undertaken. 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.
Enrolment in this unit needs approval from Head of School (or delegate). To obtain approval, students are required to negotiate a project topic with a nominated supervisor and submit a satisfactory formal proposal. Approval depends on the availability of supervision and resources.
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.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply disciplinary knowledge to define and plan a research topic or practical project in their area of specialisation;
- apply relevant disciplinary methods to develop a topic or project;
- research, evaluate and synthesise ideas and sources independently; and
- organise and present ideas and knowledge coherently in written form and/or other appropriate mode of expression.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project 1 with iterative supervision - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay or short research project undertaken with regular supervisory meetings Must be completed in conjunction with Project 2. Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2500 (equivalent) |
| Project 2 with iterative supervision - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay or short research project undertaken with regular supervisory meetings Must be completed in conjunction with Project 1. Content must not be a repeat of Project 1. Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 2500 (equivalent) |
| Research Project with interative supervision - Assurance Task | Yes | 100% | All offerings | Research project undertaken with regular supervisory meetings Subject to supervisor approval, students may complete two Projects instead of the Research Project. Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 5000 (or equivalent) |
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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