This course represents a major research-based investigation into a subject related to the student’s area of specialization. It should represent an original contribution to work in that area which demonstrates a high level of scholarship and an understanding of good research methods. It can appropriately be seen as stage two of a two-part project linked to the Honours Research Thesis 1, but must be complete in and of itself. The work is to be closely supervised by a member of the academic staff. On rare occasions, permission may be sought from the Program Coordinators to have the research supervised by someone outside the University, but there must always be an internal co-supervisor in that event. The intended topic must be lodged as a fully-worked research proposal, and must be approved by the Program Coordinator prior to its commencement. The submitted work must be properly bound and will be assessed internally by at least two readers.
Note: Students must seek approval from Program Coordinator to enrol in this course.