Courses & Units
Social Research HGA280
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the world of social research. It answers questions about how to understand, interpret, and collect data, and explores the research methods used to investigate and solve social problems. The unit covers a wide range of social research approaches, and illustrates how these can be used to address specific, real-world problems. The unit includes an introduction to how to establish a research question, select appropriate methods for investigation, collect and analyse data, draw conclusions from research findings, and present results. The unit will allow students to discuss approaches to conducting research across different fields of study and real-world contexts. These include health, education, business, sociology, criminology, social work, government, police studies, media, geography and psychology. The unit will provide a foundation for studying further research approaches in different disciplines, developing basic skills for undertaking research in the workplace, and for higher level studies in research.
Summary
| Unit name | Social Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HGA280 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Peta Cook |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the social research process.
- Differentiate between social research approaches and methods.
- Apply social research method/s to a range of complex social problems and issues.
- Communicate research and research findings clearly for academic and non-academic audiences.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 099999 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HGA303 AND HGA203 |XBR212Teaching
| Assessment | Tutorial Participation (10%)|Assignment (25%)|Quiz (25%)|Plan (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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