EDUCA557

Becoming a researcher in education and the social sciences: Paradigms, methodologies, and methods

2027

30

500

A Trimester, B Trimester, and other teaching periods

Hamilton, Online, Tauranga

To see available locations for each teaching period, view the teaching periods and locations table.

This paper introduces students to a range of paradigms, methodologies, methods, and ethical considerations relevant to empirical and literature-based research in education and the social sciences. Students develop their critical understanding of research in education and the social sciences and conceptualise and plan for research they may undertake in the future.

Teaching Periods and Locations
27A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
27A (NET)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
01 Mar 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 		Online 100% internal assessment
27B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
12 Jul 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
27B (NET)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
12 Jul 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 		Online 100% internal assessment
27B (TGA)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
12 Jul 2027 - 07 Nov 2027 		Tauranga 100% internal assessment
27H (HAM)
Paper outline 		H Semester :
05 Jan 2027 - 14 Feb 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

Timetabled lectures

Note: The 2027 Timetable is not yet available.

Indicative Fees

Note: Fees for 2027 are not yet available.

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Counselling Studies

Education

Educational Leadership

Disability and Inclusion Studies

Health, Sport and Human Performance

Professional Practice in Social and Community Services

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 3 Jul 2026 01:01am