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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of Social Sciences | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Research |
Abbreviation: | BRes |
UOW Course Code: | 383 |
CRICOS Code: | 091518E |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Bachelor of Research degree offers a specialisation in Education and comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects.
Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing and be able to enrol in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit point thesis.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Use well-developed judgement and knowledge to analyse, critically evaluate and interpret advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, and research methods, in an identified discipline area.
2. Develop a project plan based on a well-developed understanding of, and reflection on, existing discipline knowledge and ideas and in the context of methodological limitations, privacy issues and the ethical conduct of research.
3. With creativity and initiative, plan a project using theoretical and technical knowledge and research methods applicable to the identified discipline area.
4. With autonomy, adaptability and responsibility as a learner, analyse, generate and communicate solutions to complex problems through the design and implementation of a project plan.
5. Communicate advanced knowledge, expert skills and ideas to a range of audiences through application of advanced cognitive, technical and language (oral and written) communication skills and careful selection of appropriate media.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Research degree comprises both research and research training, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects, as specified in the chosen area of study.
The only major available in the Bachelor of Research from the Faculty of Social Sciences is Education.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| EDAR401 | Advanced Research Methods | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| And either: | |||
| EDPR401 | Honours Thesis | 18 | Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| Or | |||
| EYPD401 | Early Years Project | 12 | Annual |
| Plus 18 or 24 credit points from the elective list below, depending on the subject chosen above, to reach a total of 48 credit points. | |||
| EDAW401 | Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Learning | 6 | Autumn |
| EDEA402 | Exploring Creativity Through Visual Arts | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDEC401 | Disability Issues Across the Lifespan | 6 | Autumn |
| EDEC402 | Programming for Individuals with High Support Needs | 6 | Spring |
| EDEH402 | PDHPE Elective: Health Promotion - Linking School and Community | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDEK401 | Teaching Reading and Writing to Second Language Learners | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDEL401 | Children's Literature in the Later Primary Years | 6 | Autumn |
| EDEP401 | PDHPE Elective B | 6 | Autumn |
| EDEP402 | PDHPE: Coaching and Sport Administration - Elective C | 6 | Spring |
| EDET402 | Teaching English in International Contexts | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDET412 | Teaching Speaking and Listening to Second Language Learners | 6 | Spring |
| EDPM401 | Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPP402 | Leadership, Management and Professional Learning in Phys&Health Edu | 12 | Spring |
| EDRD402 | Advanced Teaching of Reading Difficulties | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDSD401 | Education for Sustainability | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDSE401 | Education for Social Equity | 6 | Annual |
| EDUP491 | Theory and Application of Special Ed in P&HE | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EYEK402 | Engaging Koori Kids and their Families | 6 | Spring |
| EYLL402 | Children's Literature in the Early Years | 6 | Spring |
| EYMP402 | Advocacy and Leadership in Early Childhood | 6 | Spring |
| EYTE401 | Contemporary Theories and Practice in Early Childhood | 6 | Autumn |
| EYTS401 | Transition to School | 6 | Autumn |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from Course Finder. Refer to UOWs credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Research may be eligible to apply for credit towards the Master of Research. For more information please see Course Finder.
Contacts
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au