THESIS

PHE4THB

2019

Credit points: 60

Subject outline

In this subject you will conduct and report on an original research project that addresses a significant research issue. Under supervision, you are required to conduct the planned study, select and conduct appropriate analyses, and write a report on the project. This subject must be taken in conjunction with PHE4THA.

School: School of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points: 60

Subject Co-ordinator: Paul O'Halloran

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: PHE4THA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: This subject must be taken in conjunction with PHE4THA.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Analyse and critique previous research that is related to the core area of research and based on this critique, generate a set of research aims/research questions

Activities:: In the first instance submit to thesis supervisor(s) for feedback Later, submission of Thesis for examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

02. Using initiative and judgement design a research project to address the set of research aims/research questions that you developed

Activities:: In the first instance submit to thesis supervisor(s) for feedback Later, submission of Thesis for examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

03. Plan and execute a research project, with some independence

Activities:: In the first instance submit to thesis supervisor(s) for feedback Later, submission of Thesis for examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

04. Using judgement, analyse and interpret research data appropriately, with some independence

Activities:: In the first instance submit to thesis supervisor(s) for feedback Later, submission of Thesis for examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

05. Analyse the potential implications of your research project and critique your own project

Activities:: In the first instance submit to thesis supervisor(s) for feedback Later, submission of Thesis for examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley

Class requirements

Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 5.0 days supervised research per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
one 10,000-14,000-word thesis	This unit is taken in conjunction with PHE4THA	100	01, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day