Handbook

In this course, you will have an opportunity to build on or extend interests developed in your specialist area of education by undertaking a self-directed minor thesis, supported by a supervising academic, in your area of specialisation. The minor thesis must demonstrate synthesis and application of knowledge and skills developed in coursework components of your specialisation to address a particular problem or issue.

This is a 12UOC course. You will enrol in 6UOC in over two terms, with the result for the course reported at the end of the second 6UOC course.  

Entry into this course is conditional on the following:

• The achievement of at least a WAM of 75 (or equivalent) in the Master of Education/ Master of Educational Leadership for courses studied up to the term immediately preceding the term in which EDST5889 is commenced (students must have completed 24UOC of study in the Master of Education/Master of Educational Leadership and the approved 6UOC research methods course prior to the commencement of EDST5889). For students who wish to study EDST5889 as part of the Educational Research specialisation of the Graduate Certificate in Education, a WAM of at least 75 (or equivalent) must be achieved in most recently completed degree.
• Successful performance in an interview where questions will be asked about the student’s interest in, and commitment to, studies in research
• Availability of a suitable supervisor

Consent may be obtained by completing an Expression of Interest form and sending it to the EDST5889 Convenor (jae.jung@unsw.edu.au). 

The course provides students with the opportunity to complete an individual research project. Upon successful completion of the course and relevant program (i.e., Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership or the Educational Research specialisation of the Graduate Certificate in Education), students may be eligible to be considered for entry into research degree programs (e.g., Ph.D.) at UNSW and other universities (subject to WAM and any other entry requirements of these research degree programs).