Education Dissertation Part 1

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5139
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Course ID
202039
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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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

The outcome of this course is the completion of a dissertation. The dissertation reports a research project conducted with the guidance of an academic supervisor and contributes to education knowledge. Students will critically analyse and evaluate existing knowledge about a problem of interest and design and conduct a research project investigating the problem, with implications for better educational practice.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and investigate a research problem; gather, form and critique knowledge from research studies
  • Apply an appropriate research design and associated methods rigorously
  • Draw appropriate conclusions and indicate the significance of the findings for educational practice and research
  • Conduct the research project in an ethical fashion and report it in a scholarly fashion appropriate to the disciplinary area

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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