Introduction to Research Methodology

Unit code:UGR7001Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

Introduction to Research Methodology provides students with an overview of a broad range of research paradigms and methodologies, with their ontological and epistemological underpinnings, as well as associated methods and techniques, in order to inform the design of methodologically sound research proposals and to develop their interdisciplinary methodological literacy as future researchers.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

demonstrate an advanced critical understanding of a broad range of research paradigms and methodologies, including their ontological and epistemological foundations;
critically reflect on a range of research paradigms and methodologies, their relationship with disciplines and bodies of literature, and their relevance to specific research problems and research methods and techniques;
critically evaluate a range of scholarly studies that employ different research paradigms and methodologies; and
demonstrate advanced skills of written and spoken academic communication.