This unit can be taken full-time or part-time. The thesis should demonstrate knowledge in a chosen area of study, the associated research methods and scholarly reporting. Normally the thesis, of 20,000 to 25,000 words, should provide evidence of a general knowledge of the area through a literature review and may make a contribution to the area of study.<br/><br/>A research proposal must be submitted with the written consent of the supervisor to the Faculty of Education Research Committee within three months of the satisfactory completion of the coursework component. Students may refer to general guidelines for proposal development on the Web at http://www.postgraduate.uwa.edu.au/.... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Simon Clarke
Prerequisites: an average of at least 65 per cent in the coursework component of the degree and a minimum of 65 per cent in EDUC5631 Approaches to Research (formerly EDUC8631 Approaches to Research)
