Research Planning and Proposal

Research | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
RESE 6001
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Course ID
204865
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Research
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
Graduate Research Training
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Alison Coates
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This is a core course in the Graduate Certificate in Research Design intended to provide an opportunity to develop and apply advanced disciplinary knowledge and research skills through the development of a significant research proposal addressing a defined opportunity to extend knowledge, understanding or creative practice, working under the supervision of an experienced researcher in a selected disciplinary field. Starting from an identified contribution opportunity, students will develop, under guidance from a supervisor, a full plan for execution of the project, identifying objectives, methods appropriate for the discipline, required resources and planned outputs culminating in the completion of a comprehensive research proposal.

  • First Nations Knowledge in Research
  • Research Planning 
  • Risks and Challenges in Research 

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify appropriate and effective disciplinary methods to enable execution of a broadly specified research plan.
  • Identify, and where necessary estimate, the resources needed to execute a research plan.
  • Identify risks to the achievement of desired outcomes inherent in a research plan.
  • Develop a comprehensive research plan, detailing research objectives, timeframes, methods, resources and risks, which would contribute to the body of knowledge or practice.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 28100
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.25
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.25
Class number
Class number 28099
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East myLearning, Online Alison Coates
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East myLearning, Online Alison Coates

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 57920
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.25
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 4.25
Class number
Class number 57919
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East myLearning, Online
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East myLearning, Online

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