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APG5742 - Communications research project

12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Arts

Organisational Unit

Communications and Media Studies

Coordinator(s)

Dr Alex Lambert

Offered

Caulfield

First semester 2016 (Day)
First semester 2016 (Online)
Second semester 2016 (Day)

Synopsis

The unit is undertaken in the final semester of the Master of Communications and Media Studies and allows students to develop an extended independent research project. The topic is chosen by the student and developed with the advice and support of a supervisor. The project is written up in a minor dissertation, allowing the student to demonstrate advanced skills in research, writing and project management. Students are encouraged to consider the project not only as a formal requirement for the degree, but also as contributing to a portfolio of professional development.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate:

Increased knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for independent research;
An enhanced capacity to formulate and research communication issues;
An enhanced capacity to analyse and evaluate arguments, and to understand critical approaches to the planning, writing and editing of a research topic;
A capacity to design, manage, and carry out a research project.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Alex Lambert

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Communications and media studies

Prohibitions

APG5743