EDUCA557

Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods

2026

30

500

A Trimester, B Trimester, and other teaching periods

Hamilton, Tauranga, Block

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This paper introduces students to major educational and social science research paradigms, methodologies, ethical researcher conduct, and methods appropriate to collecting data in educational and community settings (including interviews, observations, surveys, case studies), literature review and critique, data analysis, indications of quality, and reporting.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26B (TGA)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Tauranga 100% internal assessment
26H (BLK)
Paper outline 		H Semester :
05 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 2026 		Block 100% internal assessment

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

Timetabled lectures

26A (HAM) 26H (BLK)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Wed 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM TC.3.38, Hamilton Mar 4 - Jun 7
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TL.2.19, Block Jan 12 - Jan 18
Lecture 2 Tue 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TL.2.19, Block Jan 13 - Jan 18
Lecture 3 Wed 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TL.2.19, Block Jan 7 - Jan 18
Lecture 4 Thur 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TL.2.19, Block Jan 8 - Jan 18
Lecture 5 Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM TL.2.19, Block Jan 9 - Jan 18
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Indicative Fees

    • You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26A (HAM) $2,410
26B (HAM) $2,410
26B (TGA) $2,410
26H (BLK) $2,410

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.
26A (HAM) $9,895
26B (HAM) $9,895
26B (TGA) $9,895
26H (BLK) $9,895

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. 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

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 18 Jun 2025 01:06am
  • Indicative fees current as of 14 Oct 2025 01:20am