Title

Honours Research Project 

Code

SCPS509

Prerequisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Aim

The aim of this module is to expose students to how to conduct research. Each students learns the research method and applies one more of the methods to a real Honours level investigation.

Content

Section A – Research Methods Lectures
Instruction on What is Research, how to conduct research; Study of individual research methods, Writing of Research proposal; How to put together a Research report or Honours thesis.
Section B –  Preparation of Research Proposal and Execution of the Research.  Student selects a topics from available research topics advertised for Honours level research; Prepares a proposal and carries out the research according to approved proposal.

Assessment

Presentation of research project to the Department and one external examiner 

DP Requirement

Completion of research project to the satisfaction of examiners.