Research Methods in Design (ABPL40053)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject supports the development of skills required to undertake an independent research project. It introduces students to contemporary research methods, theoretical perspectives and conceptual tools appropriate to research in the built and designed environments. Students undertaking the subject will explore key research principles and practices including establishing a research question, formulating an original research proposition, setting out a methodology, and undertaking a literature review
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of research principles and methods, and the importance of ethical scholarship;
- Demonstrate high level critical and analytical skills, and an ability to identify an appropriate area of interest for further research;
- Understand the appropriate use of databases, archives and historical and contemporary records in research;
- Use rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate methodologies to develop an independent research proposal;
- Demonstrate high level written and oral communication skills.
Generic skills
- An ability to formulate and explain a research proposal
- Advanced research and analytical skills
- High level communication skills
Last updated: 2 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to the Bachelor of Design (Hons)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 2 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Draft research questions
| Week 4 | 0% |
Draft bibliography
| Week 6 | 0% |
Method review
| Week 10 | 40% |
Literature review
| Week 12 | 60% |
Last updated: 2 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ash Alam Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Ash Alam
ash.alam@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 2 April 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 2 April 2025