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Master of Research - Faculty of Social Sciences | 2019
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Research |
Abbreviation: | MRes |
UOW Course Code: | 483 |
CRICOS Code: | 0915123G |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years 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 |
Overview
The Master of Research degree comprises research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects. The first year comprises 48 credit points of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48 credit point thesis, which is assessed by two external examiners. Academic Units may award advanced standing for the research training and coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.
The following specialisations are available in the Faculty of Social Sciences:
- Education
- Public Health
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts and apply established theories to identified discipline areas | ||||||
| 2 | Understand, in the context of an advanced body of knowledge, recent developments in an identified discipline area. | ||||||
| 3 | With creativity and initiative, plan a substantial piece of research using advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the identified discipline area. | ||||||
| 4 | Communicate effectively, to a range of audiences, coherent and sustained arguments to evaluate and justify the selected research question, research design and interpretation of research results. | ||||||
| 5 | Implement a substantial piece of research that shows mastery of, and the capacity for critical reflection on, the application of theoretical knowledge with a high level of personal autonomy, accountability and regards for conventions for research integrity, privacy and integrity issues. | ||||||
| 6 | Disseminate research outcomes to specialist and non-specialist audiences. | ||||||
Course Structure
The Master of Research degree comprises both research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects, as specified in the chosen area of study.
To complete the 48cp thesis, students will undertake repeated instances of RESH909/RESH908 to a total value of 48cp in Year 2.
Areas of Study
Education
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points from the Education elective list below | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis Part Time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Education Elective List | |||
| EDGH958 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | 6 | Spring |
| EDGH959 | Teaching for Diversity in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| EDGH961 | The Global Challenge in Adult, Vocational and Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGH967 | Multiliteracies & Numeracies in Adult & Vocational Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI901 | Emerging Issues in Educational Technology | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI902 | Designing Digital Learning Environments | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL901 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL903 | Introduction to Educational Management | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL909 | Leadership of Effective Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL911 | Leadership of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL919 | Mentoring Beginning Teachers | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL920 | Leading, Developing and Managing People | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL923 | Developing Personal & Non-academic Educational Leadership Attributes | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| EDGR921 | Expanding Literacy Repertoires | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR922 | Literature for Children and Young People | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGR924 | Learning Environments for Literacy Development | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| EDGR926 | Current Issues in English Curriculum and Policy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR927 | Knowing about Language in English K-10 | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS914 | Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS916 | Models of Behaviour Management | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS918 | Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGS920 | Language and Communication Difficulties: Theory and Practice | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT931 | Oral Communication and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT934 | English Pronunciation and Prosody | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT940 | Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT976 | Text and Context | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT983 | Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments | 6 | Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT984 | Theories of Second Language Learning | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT985 | English in Specific Contexts | 6 | Spring |
| EDGX901 | Psychology for Educators | 6 | Autumn |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Public Health
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| HAS 946 | Health Research Methodology II | 6 | Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 18 credit points of subjects from the Public Health elective list below | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis Part Time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Public Health Elective List | |||
| HAS 860 | People & Work | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 943 | Health in All Policies | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 944 | Social Complexities and Health | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 945 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 947 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 948 | Health Promotion | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 950 | Project Planning and Evaluation | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 951 | Public Health Communication | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| HAS 952 | Health Promotion Theories and Models | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 953 | Food and Health | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 954 | Sociology of Food and Nutrition | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| HAS 955 | The Future of Food Advanced | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| HAS 956 | Monitoring and Shaping Food Systems | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 957 | Advanced Epidemiology | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 958 | Research Projects | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| HAS 959 | Practicum | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| HAS 960 | Special Topics | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.