Applied Research Methods (MULT30018)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with training in applied social science research methods. Students will learn how to connect a research question with appropriate research design and methodology and acquire practical skills in utilising different research methods and tools, including analysing data and presenting results. The subject will enable students to develop a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods and the practical skills to carry out social science research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to relate different research questions to appropriate research methods;
- have a critical understanding of how different research methods are executed (including mixed-methods research);
- acquire practical experience in applying and evaluating quantitative research methods;
- have the ability to work in groups and negotiate any problems that may arise in doing so;
- gain skills that will be useful upon entering the workforce.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT20003 | Critical Analytical Skills | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
This subject is Capstone subject and only available to students undertaking a major in Sociology, Political Science, or Criminology within the Bachelor of Arts, or specialisation in Sociology, Political Science, or Criminology of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. It is not available to students in the minor or as breadth.
Bachelor of Arts students are required to completed the Level One requirements for the major before enrolling into this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MULT30018 Applied Political Research
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor of Arts students are expected that have completed the Level Two requirements for the major in Politics and International Studies, Criminology or Sociology and completing the final year of the degree.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A short Research Design
| Early in the teaching period | 15% |
In class practical tasks
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Group work / peer assessment
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
An Applied Research Assignment
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Aaron Martin Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 30 contact hours: 1 x 1.5 hour lecture and 1x 1.5 hour tutorial for 10 weeks. Students are also expected to participate in 1 x 30 minute online lecture per week for 10 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
MULT30018 Applied Research Methods is the capstone subject for the following majors:
Criminology
Politics and International Studies
Sociology
This subject is only available to students majoring in the above-mentioned study areas and is not available as Breadth or in the minor.
It is expected that students will have completed all required level 1 and level 2 subjects before enrolling in the capstone.
Bachelor of Arts students should endeavour to take the capstone subject in their final semester of study after completion of 25 pts of 3rd year. See the Handbook Bachelor of Arts entry for each Discipline's requirements.
MULT30018 Applied Research Methods is a compulsory 3rd year subject in the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Criminology), (Politics and International Studies), (Sociology).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Criminology Major Politics and International Studies Major Sociology - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024