Research Design in Education

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5012
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Course ID
203570
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Campus
Magill, Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Prachi Srivastava
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course is an introduction to the application of research approaches, concepts and skills applicable to future research projects. It will investigate research paradigms and designs that cover the full range of qualitative and quantitative approaches available. The goal is to broaden students' understandings of research and equip them with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to plan educational research. Students will work collaboratively as part of a group to develop a research plan and prepare an individual research proposal in relation to a topic that is relevant to professional practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate and synthesize research materials to identify relevant areas for research
  • Convey research goals clearly in a variety of formats
  • Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical research considerations
  • Evaluate and synthesize research materials to identify relevant areas for research
  • Convey research goals clearly in a variety of formats
  • Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical research considerations

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 21902
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
7 May - 28 May Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21903
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
4 May - 25 May Monday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 21904
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
8 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35

Online

Class number
Class number 20239
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 52030
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-12

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 52031
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 53960
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38
1 Sep - 15 Sep Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38
13 Oct - 3 Nov Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-38

Online

Class number
Class number 50218
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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