Research Project in Education (EDUC91197)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Year Long
Year Long
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Online Semester 1 (Early-Start) - On Campus Year Long - On Campus Year Long - Online Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Online Semester 2 (Early-Start) - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students negotiate and undertake a research project related to education, with assistance from an academic supervisor. Through lectures, asynchronous work and supervision time, students are supported to develop a deep understanding of a theoretical and/or professional issue of concern in education.
In consultation with their academic supervisor, they will further develop the research proposal that they designed in EDUC90419 and implement this research project. Students will conduct their individual projects, present and interpret their results and discuss the theoretical and practical implications of the findings from their research project in oral and written forms. Through this process, students will develop critical reasoning and thinking skills the ability to critically appraise education research debates and practices and the ability to conduct original research.
The assessment tasks support the development of the skills required to conduct academic research; present findings from original research; and situate those findings within a relevant field of research.
Please note that students cannot undertake research projects that require individual Human Research Ethics approval.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge in a particular field of education.
- Explain the theoretical and/or professional context of an issue of concern in education.
- Design a research project to investigate a significant issue in education.
- Undertake a research project in education.
- Synthesize findings into a written report encompassing key elements of a research project in education, including ethical and practical considerations.
- Articulate arguments in oral and written forms, as appropriate to an audience.
Generic skills
In this subject, students will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Problem solving.
- Evidence based decision making.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
- Reflection for continuous improvement.
- Linking theory and practice.
- Inquiry and research.
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisites options:
Option 1
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- GC-EDRES Graduate Certificate in Educational Research
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
July (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (Online)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 2
Admission into one of the following:
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ED Master of Education
- MC-TESOL Master of TESOL
- MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Enrolment in the 200-point program
AND
Completion of a minimum of 125 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
July (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (Online)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 3
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ED Master of Education
- MC-TESOL Master of TESOL
- MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Enrolment in the 100-point program
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
July (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (Online)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 4
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-INSLEAD Master of Instructional Leadership
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
July (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (Online)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Option 5
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-TEACHEC Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- MC-TEACHPR Master of Teaching (Primary)
- MC-TEACHSA Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- MC-TEACHSI Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship
AND
Commencement of the Master of Teaching prior to 2022 in a version of the course that included a Research Option.
AND
Completion of a minimum of 150 credit points of study
AND
A H2A (75%) average or above
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
July (Online)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (Online)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Project summary and rationale
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
Oral presentation (includes presentation and questions) summarising research undertaken in the subject
| Second half of the teaching period | N/A |
Research project
| At the end of the assessment period | 90% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Online
Coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 6 hours of lectures, 3 hours of attendance at student presentation sessions (where students present their work for feedback), 6 hours of asynchronous work, plus supervision time. If attending online, some classes will be asynchronous. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 18 February 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 - Semester 1 (Early-Start) - On Campus
Coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 6 hours of lectures, 3 hours of attendance at student presentation sessions (where students present their work for feedback), 6 hours of asynchronous work, plus supervision time. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 18 February 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
- Year Long - On Campus
Coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 6 hours of lectures, 3 hours of attendance at student presentation sessions (where students present their work for feedback), 6 hours of asynchronous work, plus supervision time. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 18 February 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Year Long contact information
- Year Long - Online
Coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 6 hours of lectures, 3 hours of attendance at student presentation sessions (where students present their work for feedback), 6 hours of asynchronous work, plus supervision time. If attending online, some classes will be asynchronous. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 18 February 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Year Long contact information
- Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Online
Coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 6 hours of lectures, 3 hours of attendance at student presentation sessions (where students present their work for feedback), 6 hours of asynchronous work, plus supervision time. If attending online, some classes will be asynchronous. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 22 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 1 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
- Semester 2 (Early-Start) - On Campus
Coordinator Rhonda Di Biase Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 6 hours of lectures, 3 hours of attendance at student presentation sessions (where students present their work for feedback), 6 hours of asynchronous work, plus supervision time. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 22 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 1 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of TESOL Course Master of Instructional Leadership Course Graduate Certificate in Educational Research Course Master of Education Course Master of Modern Languages Education - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 4 March 2025