2020 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities | 2020

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 the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn, Spring

Delivery Mode:

 On Campus

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Overview

Education

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.

The Bachelor of Research and Master of Research are a set of nested qualifications. Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 credit points of credit transfer and be able to enrol in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit point thesis.

Humanities and the Arts

As a student wishing to pursue further study in the field of humanities, you have an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of your discipline with the Bachelor of Research (Arts and Humanities). You may choose to specialise in History, Politics, Sociology, Indigenous Studies, Language and Linguistics, International Studies, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, English or Science and Technology Studies.

Comprised of research training and coursework, this single year (or part-time equivalent) degree may qualify students for advanced standing in the Master of Research.

Research Areas

Students completing the Bachelor of Research from the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities 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

Academic requirements and English requirements are 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 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.

Education

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
EDAR401 Advanced Research Methods 6 Not available in 2020
And either:
EDPR401 Honours Thesis 18 Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
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
EDEC401 Disability Issues Across the Lifespan 6 Not available in 2020
EDEC402 Programming for Individuals with High Support Needs 6 Not available in 2020
EDEL401 Children's Literature in the Later Primary Years 6 Not available in 2020
EDEP401 PDHPE Elective B 6 Not available in 2020
EDEP402 PDHPE: Coaching and Sport Administration - Elective C 6 Spring
EDET402 Teaching English in International Contexts 6 Not available in 2020
EDET412 Teaching Speaking and Listening to Second Language Learners 6 Not available in 2020
EDPP402 Leadership, Management and Professional Learning in Phys&Health Edu 12 Not available in 2020
EDSE401 Education for Social Equity 6 Not available in 2020
EDUP491 Inclusive Physical Education 6 Not available in 2020
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 Autumn
EYTE401 Contemporary Theories and Practice in Early Childhood 6 Autumn
EYTS401 Transition to School 6 Spring

 For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

Humanities and the Arts

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. In the Humanities and the Arts stream, students complete a major in 'Arts and Humanities' or 'Creative Arts'.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
Year 1
LHA 401 The Writer: Critic, Analyst, Voice 12
LHA 402 The Researcher: People, Places, Methods 12
Plus ONE from the following:
LHA 403 The Project and the Plan 12
RESH405 Preliminary Research Project 12
Plus ONE of the following Discipline Subjects:
ENGL470 Research in English 12
HIST470 Research in History 12
LANG470 Research Methods in Languages and Linguistics 12
PAIS470 Research in Politics and International Studies 12
PHIL470 Research Methods in Philosophy 12
SCTI470 Research in Critical Social Inquiry 12

 

Credit Arrangements

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

For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 7 August, 2020