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Master of Research - Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Research |
Abbreviation: | MRes |
UOW Course Code: | 483 |
CRICOS Code: | 0915123G (Public Health and Eduation) 091521K (Creative Arts and Arts and Humanities |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
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 degree suits students who have just finished their undergraduate degrees but who want the applied skills and industry recognition that comes with the Master of Research. It also suits those returning to study and students interested in gaining extra research training on the way to a PhD. The Master of Research is perfect for students who want training from experts in research methods and who would benefit from completing a substantial research project.
The following specialisations are available:
- Education
- Public Health
- Arts and Humanities
- Creative Arts
Creative Arts and Arts and Humanities
Students can specialise in either Arts and Humanities, or Creative Arts, and are able to focus their research in the following areas:
- English
- History
- Politics
- Sociology
- Indigenous Studies
- Language and Linguistics
- International Studies
- Philosophy
- Cultural Studies
- Science and Technology Studies
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:
| 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 | Spring |
| 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 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDGI902 | Designing Digital Learning Environments | 6 | Autumn |
| 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 | Spring |
| EDGR921 | Expanding Literacy Repertoires | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR922 | Literature for Children and Young People | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGR927 | Knowing about Language in English K-10 | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS914 | Assessment and Instruction of Individuals with High Support Needs | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| 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 | Not available in 2020 |
| 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 | Not available in 2020 |
| 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 | Not available in 2020 |
| 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, Spring |
| HAS 948 | Health Promotion | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 950 | Project Planning and Evaluation | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 951 | Public Health Communication | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 952 | Health Promotion Theories and Models | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 953 | Food and Health | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 954 | Sociology of Food and Nutrition | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 955 | The Future of Food Advanced | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 956 | Monitoring and Shaping Food Systems | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 957 | Advanced Epidemiology | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| 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.
Creative Arts and Arts and Humanities
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1: | |||
| LHA 901 | The Writer: Critic, Analyst, Voice | 12 | |
| LHA 902 | The Researcher: People, Places, Methods | 12 | |
| Plus ONE of the following TWO subjects: | |||
| LHA 903 | The Project and the Plan | 12 | |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | |
| Plus ONE from the following list of subjects: | |||
| ENGL970 | Research in English | 12 | |
| HIST970 | Research in History | 12 | |
| LANG970 | Research in Languages | 12 | |
| PAIS970 | Research in Politics and International Studies | 12 | |
| PHIL970 | Research in Philosophy | 12 | |
| SCTI970 | Research in Critical Social Inquiry | 12 | |
| Year 2: Plus one of the following: | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis Full Time | 24 | |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis Part Time | 12 | |
Click on subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.
Other Information
For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au