The course allows students to pursue a small research project on a topic that extends coursework learning in the Master of Culture Health and Medicine (Advanced). The course is centred on conducting original research under an academic supervisor, in order to develop independent research skills and experience.
The details of the project will be negotiated between the student and the supervisor/s and be approved by the course convenor prior to enrolment. The research project may be conducted within an academic research group or in collaboration with an industry or government body. The project may be on a topic that is of interest to and/or encompasses multiple disciplines relevant to the VCHAM/MCHAM degree including anthropology, sociology, history, media studies and critical public health.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Propose, develop and engage in an independent and sustained investigation on a chosen research topic.
- Systematically engage with and critique relevant sources, theory and concepts, to situate the research project in the broader literature.
- Select, apply and extend relevant social science methodologies to collect and evaluate data to draw appropriate evidence-based conclusions.
- Work collaboratively and constructively with supervisors and other researchers to appropriate ethical standards of conduct.
- Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course
Indicative Assessment
- Project Plan (hurdle requirement) (25) [LO 1,4]
- Thesis (75) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
Approximately 130 hours (per 6 units of enrolment) of total student learning time over the relevant semester or session made up of approximately:
- 120 hours of independent student research, planning, meeting, reading and writing.
- 10 hours of research-related career development activities with your Supervisor
Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their Supervisor and attend all supervisory meetings.
Inherent Requirements
No specific inherent requirements have been identified for this course.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Medicine and Psychology to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Texts and readings will be determined in consultation with your Supervisor.
Assumed Knowledge
Students should have sufficient background in the proposed topic area to undertake the research project.
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:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 24 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.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3581 | 23 Feb 2026 | 01 Jan 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 29 May 2026 | In Person | N/A |
| 3672 | 01 Jan 2026 | 01 Jan 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | Online | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8584 | 27 Jul 2026 | 01 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |
| 8658 | 01 Jul 2026 | 01 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Online | N/A |