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EDUF4303: Education Studies Honours Thesis 1
2026 unit information
Thesis work provides a significant opportunity for students to engage in independent research and develop problem-solving abilities. Under the guidance of a supervisor, students will identify research questions, gather and analyse data, and draw conclusions. This process encourages them to think critically, identify patterns, evaluate evidence, and propose innovative solutions to educational issues.
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 12 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Design a research project appropriate to the scope of a 15,000 word Honours thesis
- LO2. Apply for ethics approval for the project, if required
- LO3. Clearly state the research problem to be addressed, the aims of the thesis and the significance of their research
- LO4. Work independently to build a bibliography and to collect and define a set of evidence to be analysed in the thesis
- LO5. Demonstrate advanced understanding of theories and methodologies used in education, appropriate to their research project
- LO6. Exhibit an advanced ability to present a clear argument, based on independent research in the subject area and a sound grasp of the approaches appropriate to work in education
- LO7. Respond appropriately to feedback given by their research supervisor(s)
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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