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Alphacrucis College

Details for Independent Study in XXX

This unit provides advanced students with the flexibility to engage in independently supervised study in an area of interest.   

Quick Info

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: XXX580
  • Credit points: 10

Prerequisites

40 credit points of study from the MA (CS) list of approved subjects (or equivalent) prior to commencement.Ethics approval according to ‘risk assessment’ procedures.

The unit Independent Study in XXX is part of the subject area Research and is offered as a part of the following Awards: Master of Arts (Christian Studies) (Alphacrucis College (NSW Dept. of Education)).

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

At the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. choose a topic of interest and write a proposal of study outlining the issue under investigation and defending the method framing the research
  2. develop a relevant and up-to-date bibliography on the topic of study
  3. critically analyse alternate perspectives
  4. present the results of research, whether in written or some other form, in a manner that is clear, cohesive and logical 

Subject Content

The topic of interest is arranged in consultation with the supervisor and approved by the Program Director.

Assessment Methods

Proposal, project.

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