Research Project in Social Health

Subject POPH90105 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Supervised research project

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular meetings with supervisor, one hour weekly or fortnightly.
Total Time Commitment: Total time commitment is expected to average 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: 505-998 Principles of social research design
505-999 Social sciences research methods
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Mr Paul Stewart

Contact

Centre for Health and Society

OR

Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

The research project must be in the area of social health and the topic must be approved by the nominated supervisor. Under normal circumstances, the project will involve: a) a conceptual or theoretical analysis of a given topic in social health; or b) an analysis of existing data relevant to social health. Collection and analysis of primary data may be undertaken, but only with the specific approval of the subject co-ordinator, in consultation with the nominated supervisor. Supervisors will be University academic staff with research capacity and interest in social health.

Normally, students will have completed their coursework requirements before being enrolled for this subject.
Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should have demonstrated their ability to
  • Complete a critical literature review at masters level
  • Frame a research question and choose appropriate methods of investigation
  • Design and conduct on stated research topic in social health
  • Complete analysis of a stated research topic in social health
  • Present their research in a written report of an appropriate academic standard
  • Communicate their research effectively and appropriately in oral form to an audience.
Assessment:

An initial 15 minute verbal presentation (10%); a final 30 minute presentation (20%); a 8,000-10,000 written submission 70%).

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject, students should have:

  • developed research analytical skills at masters level
  • refined their writing skills at masters level
  • gained oral presentation skills
Links to further information: http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au
Notes:

This subject is a Master of Public Health Research Project.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Social Health

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