ENS5901 · Research thesis in environment and sustainability A

Overview

ENS5901 (12 credit points), in combination with ENS5902, enables you to undertake research over two semesters during the advanced practice component of the course. ENS5901 provides an opportunity for you to pursue a major academically-oriented piece of research in your chosen discipline. This advanced and authentic experience will develop transferable research skills for professional practice across sectors and provides a pathway to a PhD. Over the course of ENS5901 and ENS5902, you are assessed based on a research thesis (90%) and a conceptual development/reflection task (10%). The format and requirements of the research thesis will vary according to the requirements of the specialisation. In addition to independent research, the unit includes some scheduled activities to enhance and develop transferable research skills in study design, analysis and academic writing. Students from any specialisation can undertake the unit if they fulfil the academic requirements and gain approval from an appropriate supervisor. ENS5901 with ENS5902 provide the same experience as ENS5900, but enable you to undertake research over two semesters.

Offerings

Assessment

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

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

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Critically analyse, evaluate and integrate academic literature.
2. Formulate effective research questions.
3. Conceptualise, design and manage an academic research project.
4. Conduct independent and ethical research, applying sound principles of study design and appropriate data analysis methods.
5. Develop an academically sound and logical argument through correctly analysing, interpreting and presenting evidence.
6. Demonstrate advanced academic writing skills by producing a thesis appropriate for publication in the chosen field.
7. Articulate the implications and applications of research.

Workload

The minimum expected workload for independent research combined with scheduled activities is 288 hours over the course of one semester.

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