NATS 7032 MSc Major Research Project
Credit Points 40
Legacy Code 401157
Coordinator Morwenna Kirwan Opens in new window
Description This masters-level project unit in science, which is entirely online, is an opportunity for students to carry out an in-depth investigation into a subject of their own choice. The only constraint on the subject is that it must be linked to one or more of the knowledge-based objectives of a student's previous studies in this program. The project can be literature based, involve laboratory or fieldwork, or include the design and use of a questionnaire. Students will have the support and guidance of a tutor.
School Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 40cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Pre-requisite(s) NATS 7040
Restrictions Students must be enrolled in the online programs Master of Science or any other postgraduate program where this subject can be taken an unspecified elective and where there are sufficient credit points available in the study program.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a systematic understanding, knowledge and critical awareness of a current aspect of science, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your field of study
- acquire a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your advanced scholarship in your chosen areas of study
- critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in your field of study
- evaluate methodologies and develop critiques and propose alternative hypotheses, where appropriate
- discuss complex issues both systematically and creatively and make sound judgments in the absence of complete data
- make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations
- justify originality of thought in the application of knowledge
- communicate information and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- develop relevant new skills to a high level
- demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems
- act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level
- use ICT to locate information and to communicate with the University
- advance their knowledge and understanding in their chosen discipline
- demonstrate initiative and exercise personal responsibility
- demonstrate independent learning ability required for continuing professional development
Subject Content
Plans and audit
Critical Reading
Organising and planning the writing up of your report
Teaching Periods
2022 Semester 1
Online
Online
Subject Contact Morwenna Kirwan Opens in new window
Attendance Requirements 80% attendance rate is imposed in all core subjects’ due to the nature of class activities that are aligned with subject assessments.
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2022 Semester 2
Online
Online
Subject Contact Morwenna Kirwan Opens in new window
Attendance Requirements 80% attendance rate is imposed in all core subjects’ due to the nature of class activities that are aligned with subject assessments.