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Social Science consists of several programs being Social Science, Social Work and Youth Work. Research at ECU in these programs concentrates around vulnerability, people and community wellbeing, equity, gender, rights, and improving the quality of social and community services, through research centred upon policy evaluation. Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Vulnerability and social inclusion Gender equity Youth and youth work issues Family violence Social work issues Community development and sustainability Disability Scholarship of teaching and learning Social program evaluation Researchers in the school are currently involved in projects investigating: children’s rights, family violence, young people and homelessness, peer mentoring, eco social work, disability issues, child protection practices, reflective practices in social work, suicide, and reconceptualising childhood.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup
Online
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Researcher, Social Policy, Social Work research, Youth research, Community, Social Science Consultant, Family and child research
Researcher, Policy Officer, Community Development, Consultant
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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