Our Goal is for Students to Graduate with

• An understanding of, and an ability to critically review and synthesise the core theory, perspectives and analytical approaches within the subject area
• The ability to apply the skills and knowledge to find, interpret, critique and evaluate research, commentary and policy relating to the subject area
• The skill to make decisions, find solutions and develop applications within the subject area, informed by disciplinary knowledge and sustainability concepts.
• The ability to effectively communicate arguments, findings and ideas informed by research within the subject area
• A thorough understanding of the disciplinary area associated with a research topic
• An understanding of a variety of relevant research methodologies and methods appropriate to the discipline
• The ability to apply an appropriate research method to an investigation of a topic in a rigorous manner
• The skill to present the research effectively in the form of a dissertation/thesis