AMG5742 · Communications research project

Overview

In this unit, you are to develop an independent research project related to communication and media studies. The topic is chosen by you and developed with the advice and support of a supervisor. The project is written up in a minor dissertation, allowing you to demonstrate advanced skills in research, writing and project management.

Areas of study: Communications and media studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Increased knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for independent research;
2. An enhanced capacity to formulate and research communication issues;
3. An enhanced capacity to analyse and evaluate arguments, and to understand critical approaches to the planning, writing and editing of a research topic;
4. A capacity to design, manage, and carry out a research project.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.