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Abstract

This subject provides in-depth study at an advanced level of topics related to the discipline area selected by a student for a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master coursework program. As such for some courses it is used as a capstone subject (i.e. a subject that integrates your prior learning in other subjects). The subject contains no intensive and students should arrange a project supervisor before enrolling in this subject. Students completing this subject will: i) have demonstrated an ability to apply their knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning and ii) shown an ability to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience, and/or piece of scholarship.

Syllabus

This will be selected to meet the needs of an individual student. Topics must be approved by the School Honours Co-ordinator.demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

have demonstrated they have a body of knowledge that includes an in-depth understanding of a discipline and/or area of professional practice

be able to reflect critically on an in-depth and comprehensive body of knowledge of (or specialised technical skills in) a nominated topic area relevant to their degree

have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences

have demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial researchbased project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship

have demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning