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IAS403 - Independent Study

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

(IND390)

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Completion of at least 160 credit points of prior study.

Unit Description

In this unit, students develop and extend their studies into areas of specific interest or applicability to their chosen profession. The study must demonstrate an examination and interpretation of the literature along a question aligned to issues that draw upon and extend their studies. Students are appointed a supervisor to oversee an in-depth study or research project determined in consultation with relevant staff. Students are required to manage the process of the research work under close supervision and regular contact with the appointed supervisor.

Online enrolment is not available for this unit. To enrol, complete the Special Enrolment eForm accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Research a chosen area of interest to build a knowledge base and depth of understanding.
2.	Critically evaluate constructs or theories relating to the discourse in a specific chosen area of study/research.
3.	Apply critical reasoning to relevant resources to the study/research in question.
4.	Apply research skills to the planning and writing a short dissertation.
5.	Critically analyse and apply protocols and ethical practices in introductory research work.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Proposal (500 words)	10%	1,2,3,4,5
2.	Research report (4,000 words or equivalent)	60%	1,2,3,4
3.	Presentation (30 mins)	30%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Danala - Education and Community Precinct	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2025	Semester S	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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