hus5rem research methods
RESEARCH METHODS
HUS5REM
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to research methodologies in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Students will gain a grounding in the key philosophical approaches to knowledge that have informed social research, and explore how these approaches have shaped different kinds of research methods. The subject will also consider different ways in which the outcomes of social research are used, whether to inform public debate, policy and political decision making, professional practice, or to direct further research on related issues. It will provide students with the skills necessary to design their own study, whether this is for research essays in other subjects, commissioned research in a professional context, or an independent research thesis.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDaniel Bray
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Prerequisites Enrolment in an Honours program or postgraduate coursework degree within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, or with the permission of the subject coordinator
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Learning resources
Doing Research in the Real World
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavid Gray
Year2004
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Social research : issues, methods and process
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorTim May
Year2011
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PublisherOpen University
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