Economics Research Thesis

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ECON 4800
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Course ID
200340
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
18
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This research thesis deepens critical thinking, reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving for students undertaking independent research, defined with career objectives in mind and supported by workshops.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify literature relevant to the subject of investigation
  • Source, interpret, evaluate and analyse primary and/or secondary data
  • Draw and justify conclusions from this analysis
  • Present research findings and conclusions in an academically appropriate manner
  • Define and scope an independent research question
  • Identify literature relevant to the subject of investigation
  • Source, interpret, evaluate and analyse primary and/or secondary data
  • Draw and justify conclusions from this analysis
  • Present research findings and conclusions in an academically appropriate manner

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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