MSD Research Project Short (12.5 Points) (ABPL90066)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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, demonstrating 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

 

NOTE: In addition to meeting the required perquisites, students who wish to enrol in this subject should find a supervisor first and get approval from the course coordinator before enrolling in this subject

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should develop:

  • 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.

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

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Student must meet one of the following options:

Option 1

Admission into or selection of one of the following:

  • MC-UCH Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage
  • MC-DESURBD Master of Design (Urban Design)

Option 2

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL90135 Analytical Methods
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Note:

In addition to meeting the required perquisites, students who wish to enrol in this subject, should find a supervisor first and get approval from the course coordinator before enrolling in this subject

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

705655 Research  Project A

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

1 x research proposal

  • 500 words
Week 415%

1 x oral presentation based upon research proposal

Hurdle requirement: Oral presentation must be satisfactorily completed.		Week 4N/A

1 x minor thesis

  • 5000 words
End of semester85%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAlan Pert
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursIndependent 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 commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinator

    Alan Pert

    alan.pert@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Urban Design
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    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025