The processes of birth, death and migration shape the size and structure of a population in ever-changing ways. In this course, students will engage with the latest approaches, methods, and topics in the contemporary study of population change. Students will have the opportunity to directly apply their applied knowledge to conduct and engage with research examining the latest issues in demography.
Analytical techniques covered may include population projections, population dynamics and transitions, multistate life tables, microsimulation models, event history models, and other topics related to data acquisition, analysis, and presentation of demographic research. Topics may include demography of specific world regions and specialised or new topics in mortality/health/ageing, fertility/family, and migration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- review and critique research in the relevant demographic literature related to covered topics;
- pose an original research question which is situated within the relevant literature to covered topics;
- develop a logical research plan and apply appropriate techniques to address the research question;
- explain the significance of the research project in the context of the literature and the implications of what has been learned in conducting the project; and
- evaluate the strengths and limitations of different demographic approaches and techniques.
Indicative Assessment
- Learning portfolio based on weekly preparation (20) [LO 1,5]
- Research project 1 (1,750 words) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Research project 2 (1,750 words) (40) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 3 hours of computer lab
b) 94 hours of independent student research, problem solving, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Not applicable.
Assumed Knowledge
Students are assumed to have a background in basic demographic measures. Experience with basic statistics and statistical programming is highly recommended.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3912 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
