Doctoral Thesis R FT (12cp) (11680.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Research |
Bruce, Canberra Singapore |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.5 | 12 | |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Graduate Research Office | Research Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
A candidate will be required to undertake original research resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge or understanding and/or the application of knowledge within a designated area of study.
The work will include a searching review of the literature and a demonstration of a thorough understanding of the state of knowledge in the area of inquiry, as well as the relationship of the research to the broader framework of the field.
The student will undertake a systematic investigation and a complex analysis of their data in order to develop new insights in the field. From this their contribution to knowledge can be established.
The product could be a traditional thesis, or a series of papers and may incorporate a substantial creative component.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of a thesis, the HDR candidate will be able to:1. Conceive, design and carry to completion a piece of original research which adds to existing knowledge and understanding of the field of study;
2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the scholarly literature in their field of research and be aware of current or potential areas of contention;
3. Analyse data in complex ways enabling the development of new insights;
4. Integrate data and theory in order to clarify and support an argument;
5. Develop broader transferrable skills designed for professional careers;
6. Develop skills in, and strategise approaches to, communicating their findings and expertise to academic and general audiences; and
7. Develop capacity and knowledge to translate research findings into useful applications.
Prerequisites
This unit is only available to HDR candidates in MXP001 Doctor of Philosophy.Corequisites
Must be currently enrolled in or have already passed 11681 Principles of Research PG and 11682 Practice of Research PG.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 2 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford | |
2024 | Singapore | Research Semester 1 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford | |
2024 | Singapore | Research Semester 2 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford | |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 1 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford | |
2025 | Singapore | Research Semester 1 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford | |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 1 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford | |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 2 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford | |
2025 | Singapore | Research Semester 2 | Research | Prof Wayne Spratford |
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