Social Research Design and Evaluation (SOCI90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | July |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject examines various social research design and evaluation approaches to the study of social interaction. Students will critically examine the utility of, and theoretical underpinnings behind advanced methods of collecting, analysing and writing up social research. The subject will also analyse the relationship between policy evaluation and social research, notably in the context of debates around evidence based policy.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the processes of social research, including the ethical dimensions of conducting research
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of common methodological approaches (quantitative and qualitative) and how they may be combined in research designs
- Demonstrate an understanding of different approaches to policy and program evaluation.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry
- Develop persuasive arguments on a given topic
- Communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
Last updated: 15 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: 706AA Master of Social Policy, MC-EMPA Executive Master of Public Administration, 344AB Master of Public Policy and Management, MC-EMA Executive Master of Arts
OR
Head of Program approval is required for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Sociology at Undergraduate level
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: 15 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A research report
| From Week 3 to Week 4 | 40% |
A research proposal
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 15 April 2025
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Lutfun Nahar Lata Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: A 2-hour lecture and a 2-hour seminar for 6 weeks, from the teaching start date. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 5 September 2025 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2025 Census date 15 August 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 September 2025 Assessment period ends 4 October 2025 July contact information
Dr Lutfun Nahar Lata l.lata@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Additional delivery details
This is a compulsory subject in the Master of Social Policy.
Last updated: 15 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Social Policy Course Master of Criminology Course Master of Public Policy and Management Course Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 15 April 2025