EDMED7037 WAYS OF RESEARCHING

Students can complete the Master of Education Studies through a research pathway that enables them to apply for entry into a doctoral programme. This research pathway includes four compulsory courses: EDMED 7037 Ways of Researching, EDMED 7038 Analysis and Inquiry Reading the Literature, and EDMED 7121 (Minor Thesis Part A) and EDMED 7122 (Minor Thesis Part B in which students research and write a minor thesis under supervision.) EDMED 7037 introduces students to epistemology and research methodologies that are common within education and the social sciences more generally. Students are supported to frame their own research projects through academic literature and a range of activities that are related to research design, choice of methods, analysis of data and ethics. Students reflect on their motivation to research and their existing understandings of research and how these are shaped by personal and professional experience and expertise. For the major assignment students prepare a thesis proposal as the basis for the research and thesis preparation they undertake in subsequent courses.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.25

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

Education Studies (070303)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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