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

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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

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Timetabled lectures

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Indicative Fees

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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.

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

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 3 Jul 2026 01:01am
  • Indicative fees current as of 13 Aug 2026 01:20am