Unit of Study: SCWK6902 - Social Research
This unit of study introduces students to a range of research methods and focus on quantitative and qualitative methods. Many other research issues in developing a research proposal will be addressed through the semester. It is intended that, at the conclusion of this unit, students will have developed a research project able to implement through either further study or in workplaces. It will include a focus on research in relation to violence against women and children.
Unit coordinator: Dr Fran Waugh
Classes: 13 wks x 2 hrs
Assessment: Class presentation and research proposal
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Arts
This is a graduate certificate designed for those who wish to undertake a few units of study at postgraduate level in a particular area in the Faculty of Arts or who do not qualify for entry to the Graduate Diploma or Masters courses. Candidates who have satisfied the requirements for the award of Graduate Certificate may apply to upgrade to the Graduate Diploma course in the same sequence, provided that their results are of sufficient merit.
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Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services
The GradCertH&CS provides students with up-to-date information about developments in policy, practice and research in the human and community services industry.
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Graduate Certificate in Policy Studies
This course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Graduate Diploma in Arts
Graduate Diploma in Arts.
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Graduate Diploma in Public Administration
The Public Administration courses are designed for existing senior public servants of national, state, provincial and local governments. They provide a practical education experience to enhance existing skills. Public sector employees will be able to transfer skills from one agency/ministry to another.
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Master of Arts
Master of Arts.
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Master of Letters
This coursework degree is designed for the upgrading of professional skills or to provide preparation for a consultancy or a PhD. Candidates undertake coursework in an area in which they are suitably qualified.
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Master of Policy Studies
This Master of Policy Studies course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration provides a practical educational experience to enhance existing skills for senior public servants of national, state, provincial and local governments. It gives public administrators the knowledge and skills enhancement in public administration to facilitate the transfer of skills from one agency/ministry to another. It is a degree relevant to all senior public sector employees.
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Master of Social Work
This course is designed to allow social work practitioners to reflect on and formulate their practice; read about and appraise alternative practices and theories; and assess their work problems and clients' needs in new ways.
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