BGL Research Project PG (9504.2)

This postgraduate unit aims at transforming the mindsets of students from coursework study to performing professional, research-based tasks in the specialist disciplinary area of their course. The unit requires students to use the knowledge they gained in the BGL Research Methodology unit and undertake a research project in their area of specialty. They will draw on the theory, knowledge, and skills learned in the units of their course. The unit convenor, along with specialist supervisors from the relevant discipline area, will assist students in specifying a suitable project for research.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. Frame a research topic and draw on current literature to develop a theoretical framework for the researching it;
2. Develop an appropriate research methodology and collect, evaluate, interpret and present information and/or numerical data using appropriate information and communication technology;
3. Illustrate and evaluate the context of their research, including professional, social, economic, legal and ethical issues and stakeholders' impact; and
4. Demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability, responsibility, and professional skills, including as communication and project management.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

Minimum of 15cp and Research Methods PG

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.