coursemapLoading course
Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society
This is a research-intensive course in which students undertake a self-directed research project under the guidance of a supervisor. It comprises a series of seminars on planning and conducting research, and on academic skills development. The majority of time is spent developing and implementing a research plan under the supervision of an academic member of staff. This is an Honours Pathway Course (HPC)
Research Plan
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Final Seminar Presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
5000 word paper on research topic
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Approximately 130 hours of total student learning time over the relevant semester or session made up of approximately: - 120 hours of independent student research, planning, meeting, reading and writing. - 10 hours of research-related career development activities, including seminars Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their Supervisor and attend all supervisory meetings. A fortnightly research cohort meeting will be held to monitor progress and develop research skills. Work Integrated Learning Projects Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course Other Information Admission to this course is subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor and approval from Associate Director (Science) Education, Fenner School. Students must complete the Research Project Summary form. Once the forms have been completed and signed they must be emailed to fses.coursework.enquiries@anu.edu.au at the start of the relevant session Admission may be restricted to prospective Honours students. Admission of non-Science students requires the additional approval of an appropriate Authority from the relevant College. Other than in exceptional cases, admission to this course requires the completion of at least 30 units at 2000/3000 level, with Credit average performance in 2000 and 3000 level courses in the School, and Distinction level performance in courses related to the proposed research project. For this course to count towards a specific major, minor or specialisation, the research project must be within the field of said major, minor or specialisation.
Will depend on the research project