MSD Research Project Short (12.5 Points)

Subject ABPL90066 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 01-Jan-2015 to 27-Feb-2015
Assessment Period End 27-Feb-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 12-Jan-2015
Census Date 16-Jan-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-Feb-2015

February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 09-Feb-2015 to 01-Mar-2015
Assessment Period End 23-Mar-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Feb-2015
Census Date 20-Feb-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-Mar-2015

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Independent study; regular meetings with a supervisor. Student is responsible for negotiating a supervisor within the first two weeks of semester, and for arranging supervisory meetings.
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites:

Entry into the Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage or the Master of Design (Urban Design)

OR

Completion of:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

ABPL90066 Research Project A
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer (building 113)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Web: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/
Email: edsc-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

ABPL90066 MSD Research Project Short (12.5 points) is designed to produce a 5,000-word ordered, critical exposition of knowledge gained through the student's own efforts which demonstrates a sound understanding of a topic of their choice. Regular meetings with a supervisor allow the student to obtain advice and guidance for completion of an independent study. Material prepared in any of the following subjects is expected to form an integral part of the final research report:

ABPL40041 Research Methods (Honours)
ABPL90070 Research Methods (Masters)
ABPL90135 Analytical Methods
Learning Outcomes:
  • Critical thinking and analytical ability;
  • Ability to seek out, evaluate and retrieve information, using appropriate research methods, from multiple sources;
  • Ability to comprehend complex concepts and express them lucidly, orally and textually;
  • Ethics associated with knowledge acquisition and usage; and,
  • Report writing skills.
Assessment:
  • 1 x research proposal (500 words), due fourth week of semester (15%)
  • 1 x oral presentation based upon research proposal, due fourth week of semester (hurdle requirement)
  • 1 x minor thesis (5,000 words), end of semester (85%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Written and graphic communication of ideas
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Development of logical arguments
  • Critical evaluation of policies and practices
  • Use of citations and sources
Related Course(s): Master of Design (Urban Design)
Master of Property
Master of Urban Design
Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage

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