This unit of study, the aim of which is to enable students to competently research an area of study utilising knowledge and skills gained in previous studies, consists of a project carried out by students on an individual basis. The project is expected to be an investigation of an approved topic, followed by the submission of a suitably formatted thesis in which the topic is introduced and formulated; the investigation described in detail, results and conclusions from the study elaborated; and an extended discussion presented. Students may be required to undertake some lecture courses, as specified at the time of commencement.
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The thesis will normally be assessed by at least two expert examiners for Research Masters and three expert examiners for PhD from an appropriate area of expertise.
To be advised by supervisor.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.