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Development Practice & Social Impact (ANTH3019)

Study period
Sem 2 2025
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
Study level
Undergraduate
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Social Science School

Training for students in all facets of Social Impact Assessment including project establishment and management, social mapping, survey options and tools, legal frameworks, cultural heritage and report production.

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) isᅠboth a field of study and an integral part of the planning process in the design of interventions which impact human populations. SIA is relevant to various types of urban planning, development and humanitarian aid, Indigenous cultural heritage protection, health policy, mining, resource management, and other similar initiatives. Its contributions to policy and decision-making have been firmly established. Powerful international organisations such as the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation now require the completion of SIA studies before major projects are funded. Through SIA, social scientists, predominantly anthropologists and sociologists, can make a substantial difference to the quality and condition of human communities.ᅠ

The course is broadly divided into three identifiable blocks of four weeks, with the first block addressing qualitative SIA research methods and associated research topics, the second addressing senses of place and application in urban settings, and the third aimed at the completion of the main student research project for the course, including fieldwork data analysis, writing and report production.

ANTH3019 introduces the theoretical and methodological frameworks involved in social impact assessment. Students will become familiar with the theories, ethical and legal contexts that underpin this field, several types of impact assessments, and will engage with case studies. Particular attention in the course is paid to impacts on Indigenous people, senses of place, notions of community, and the ways in which projects can impact social and cultural practices. Cross-cultural comparisons are made by drawing on examples from around the world.

Throughout the course you will work in a group on an actual SIA study in Brisbane. You will learn how to develop a research plan, undertake literature research, community profiling and conduct actual qualitative field research as a member of a research team in an ethically sound and collaborative manner. You will be guided in this process, leading to a small written impact study to be completed at the end of the course.

In summary, the course aims to assist student employment opportunities by combiningᅠboth practical learning (fieldwork) about major contemporary concerns and intellectual engagement with key social science concepts. For students who perform well in this course, there may be opportunities for an internship at an SIA consulting firm in Brisbane.

As students in an undergraduate course you will be assessed at that level.

Course requirements

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

SOCY3070, ANTH7019, SOCY7130

Course contact

School enquiries

Student Enquiries School of Social Science

Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Course staff

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email the School of Social Science Administration Team at student.socsci@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details: full name, student ID, and course code. 

Aims and outcomes

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is both a field of study and an integral part of the planning process in the design of interventions on populations. SIA is an important aspect of many of the changes that take place in various types of urban planning, development and humanitarian aid, health policy, mining, resource management, and other similar initiatives.ᅠ

This course introduces the basic theoretical and methodological frameworks involved in assessing social impacts. Students will be expected to familiarise themselves with the most common techniques and tools utilised in impact assessment by undertaking a group research project designed to simulate a professional experience. This includes fieldwork skills, observational skills and reporting.

SIA entails the practical application of a body of theory. Students are expected to engage with the theoretical aspects of this course to gain an appropriate grasp of SIA and to enable them to work confidently in the public and private sectors.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical, methodological and ethical foundations of SIA, including the importance of empirical field research.

LO2.

Apply your knowledge of SIA theory and practice creatively and innovatively to address the potential social impacts arising from a range of developments in the interest of fairness, equality and inclusivity.

LO3.

Demonstrate project management skills, the ability to work professionally in a team environment, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences to produce positive social change.

LO4.

Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which SIA can address the impacts of diverse developments on culturally diverse groups in a range of settings around the world, including Indigenous people.

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Project Group Project Research Plan 20%

25/08/2025 2:00 pm

Examination In-class analytical reflection essay
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
30%

19/09/2025 10:00 am

Participation/ Student contribution Group peer assessment of individual contributions
10%

31/10/2025 2:00 pm

Project Research Report 40%

10/11/2025 2:00 pm

Assessment details

Group Project Research Plan

Mode
Written
Category
Project
Weight
20%
Due date

25/08/2025 2:00 pm

Task description

Based on the content of Module 1 and collaborative group work, each group prepares a research plan for a small SIA in Brisbane. This plan should contain the following:

  • Project Title
  • Brief description of the development in Brisbane to be assessed, including the 'area of influence' / 'community' predicted to be impacted.
  • A brief summary of best-practice SIA and associated social science concepts (including references to the literature).
  • A detailed research plan, including a description of the proposed research methods and a Gantt chart which provides a timeline and the team members responsible for the various tasks. Research may include archival research, academic literature review, review of ABS census data, surveys, interviews, and observations. Give details about the kinds of people you wish to conduct fieldwork with, and why you think that is important. Describe the key topics you plan to address during the field research, and why that might be useful for the SIA. This explanation ideally refers back to the social science concepts and literature described earlier.

5. Reference list (APA 7)

The plan, excluding the title page and reference list, is to be no more than 1500 words. It can contain images and tables. We will workshop the draft research plans during class.

Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.

AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge to engage with theory and social science methods to produce a scholarly research plan. AI tools that summarise the literature may be used to generate key points for further writing, but students should be aware that these tools often miss the subtleties of arguments, may misrepresent authors' ideas, and may not provide you with enough knowledge to devise an adequate review of relevant literature, including the readings and case studies discussed during Module 1. Additional resources are available through UQ AI Student Hub.

Submission guidelines

To be submitted via Turnitin (one plan per group). One member of each research group must submit the group's assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.

Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted. 

By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. 

You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again.  

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS Support Team

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Group issues, individual performance issues, or member illness are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator, as appropriate (Applying for an assessment extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland). Extensions for group assessment may only be considered in exceptional circumstances: please see my.UQ for more information. 

Please note that from Semester 2, 2025 the Assessment Procedure has changed. You must submit a request for an extension as soon as it becomes clear you need an extension. Your request should be submitted no later than the assessment item's due date and time. 

The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. A list of acceptable reasons for an extension and the evidence you must provide can be found here. Your request may be refused if you do not meet the acceptable reasons for an extension. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic. 

Students who are registered with Student Support and Wellbeing Services may apply for an extension without providing documentation. This extension request must be the student’s first extension request for the assessment item. In the School of Social Science, extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require students to provide their SAP along with additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ). 

A student may have a maximum of 3 extension requests approved for a single assessment task. If a third extension is necessary, you must submit an Assessment Management Plan in addition to your supporting documentation with your request. 

In exceptional circumstances, a fourth extension may be requested through the grievance and appeals process. 

Extension requests exceeding the maximum extension period stated for a piece of assessment will only be considered under exceptional circumstances (circumstances outside of your control) with additional supporting documentation.  

Late applications must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date and time. The School of Social Science will not accept personal statements. 

Extension requests are processed and managed by the School of Social Science Administration Team. 

Extensions in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester. 

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Work will not be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval. 

In-class analytical reflection essay

  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
30%
Due date

19/09/2025 10:00 am

Task description

In week 8 there will be an in-class exam. You will be asked a question relating to conceptual material introduced in weeks 5, 6 & 7 and asked to write a short analytical reflection that demonstrates an ability to make connections between data collected during group fieldwork and the social and cultural theories that can help you explain that data.

Students will have 60 minutes to write a short essay in response to the question that will be released at the start of class (500 words). Students will be allowed to refer to reading material from the course reading but will not have access to AI tools. Students are to bring their own device to class to complete this exam (e.g. laptop, tablet).

Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.

AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. 

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 60 minutes
Calculator options

No calculators permitted

Open/closed book Open book examination - any written or printed material is permitted; material may be annotated
Exam platform Other
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

You can request a deferred exam if you can provide evidence of unavoidable circumstances that prevented you from sitting your original exam at its scheduled date and time. Your application must include supporting evidence. The request will be assessed based on the evidence you provide when you apply. 

An application on the basis of a Student Access Plan (SAP) alone will not be accepted. If you are applying on medical grounds, a medical practitioner must assess your condition and provide a signed medical certificate that covers the day of the examination. You must obtain a medical certificate no later than two business days after the date of the original examination. Further details of acceptable evidence for deferred examination can be found here.

For information on eligibility and application instructions, please view the following page on myUQ: Deferring an exam - my.UQ - University of Queensland 

Group peer assessment of individual contributions

Mode
Written
Category
Participation/ Student contribution
Weight
10%
Due date

31/10/2025 2:00 pm

Other conditions
Peer assessed.

See the conditions definitions

Task description

This course involves a high degree of professional research collaboration among group members. This is important training for your professional career after graduation. You will be able to assess and score the contributions of your other group members at the end of the course. The score will focus on each member's contributions in terms of quality and timeliness. This includes communication and participation in group meetings. The individual scores you give remain confidential, but all group members will be scored out of a maximum of 10 points. 

Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.

Submission guidelines

You must submit your peer assessment electronically by the due time, on the due date. 

Your assignment must be submitted on Blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment and use the appropriate submission link. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted. 

By uploading your assignment, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. 

You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again.  

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS Support Team

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Please note that from Semester 2, 2025 the Assessment Procedure has changed. You must submit a request for an extension as soon as it becomes clear you need an extension. Your request should be submitted no later than the assessment item's due date and time. 

The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. A list of acceptable reasons for an extension and the evidence you must provide can be found here. Your request may be refused if you do not meet the acceptable reasons for an extension. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic. 

Students who are registered with Student Support and Wellbeing Services may apply for an extension without providing documentation. This extension request must be the student’s first extension request for the assessment item. If you proceed with an extension request based on your SAP, you will be ineligible to use your discretionary extension for the same assessment item. In the School of Social Science, extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require students to provide their SAP along with additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ). 

A student is eligible for a discretionary extension for one assessment task per semester for a duration of 2 calendar days or less. A discretionary extension may only be used on a student’s first extension request for an assessment task.  

A student may have a maximum of 3 extension requests approved for a single assessment task. If a third extension is necessary, you must submit an Assessment Management Plan in addition to your supporting documentation with your request. 

In exceptional circumstances, a fourth extension may be requested through the grievance and appeals process. 

Extension requests exceeding the maximum extension period stated for a piece of assessment will only be considered under exceptional circumstances (circumstances outside of your control) with additional supporting documentation.  

Late applications must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date and time. The School of Social Science will not accept personal statements. 

Extension requests are processed and managed by the School of Social Science Administration Team. 

Extensions in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester. 

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Work will not be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval. 

Research Report

Mode
Written
Category
Project
Weight
40%
Due date

10/11/2025 2:00 pm

Task description

Students enrolled in this subject are required to take part in a supervised group project selected on consensus by the group. Students' performance will be assessed on the quality of their individually written reports but attendance, personal performance, initiative, contribution, professionalism and commitment to the project are important aspects of learning and development.

The completion of the SIA project for this course will require a high degree of professionalism among the members in this course. They are expected to develop the ability to apply critical reasoning from the onset whereby they select a proposed project, identify the problems and issues in the project, select appropriate and effective methods to collect, analyse and organise information, and to communicate the findings effectively and clearly in both written and verbal forms. Some limited fieldwork is envisaged for this research project.

Importantly, students are expected to perform strongly in teamwork, interacting and supporting one another in completing the necessary duties and tasks. Should there be complaints and conflicts among team members during the course of the project, the problems should be brought to the attention of the course coordinator for early intervention and resolution.

More details about the research report will be made available on Blackboard during the semester, but note the word limit is 3000 words. This excludes the bibliography and any appendices, but includes tables used in the body of the report.

Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.

AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge to engage with theory, empirical fieldwork data and scholarly analysis. AI tools that summarise the literature may be used to generate key points for further writing, but students should be aware that these tools often miss the subtleties of arguments, may misrepresent authors' ideas, and may not provide you with enough knowledge to devise an adequate theoretical framework for the analysis of empirical data. Additional resources are available through UQ AI Student Hub.

Submission guidelines

You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date. 

Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted. 

By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. 

You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again.  

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS Support Team

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Please note that from Semester 2, 2025 the Assessment Procedure has changed. You must submit a request for an extension as soon as it becomes clear you need an extension. Your request should be submitted no later than the assessment item's due date and time. 

The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. A list of acceptable reasons for an extension and the evidence you must provide can be found here. Your request may be refused if you do not meet the acceptable reasons for an extension. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic. 

Students who are registered with Student Support and Wellbeing Services may apply for an extension without providing documentation. This extension request must be the student’s first extension request for the assessment item. If you proceed with an extension request based on your SAP, you will be ineligible to use your discretionary extension for the same assessment item. In the School of Social Science, extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require students to provide their SAP along with additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ). 

A student is eligible for a discretionary extension for one assessment task per semester for a duration of 2 calendar days or less. A discretionary extension may only be used on a student’s first extension request for an assessment task.  

A student may have a maximum of 3 extension requests approved for a single assessment task. If a third extension is necessary, you must submit an Assessment Management Plan in addition to your supporting documentation with your request. 

In exceptional circumstances, a fourth extension may be requested through the grievance and appeals process. 

Extension requests exceeding the maximum extension period stated for a piece of assessment will only be considered under exceptional circumstances (circumstances outside of your control) with additional supporting documentation.  

Late applications must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date and time. The School of Social Science will not accept personal statements. 

Extension requests are processed and managed by the School of Social Science Administration Team. 

Extensions in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester. 

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Work will not be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval. 

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Grade Cut off Percent Description
1 (Low Fail) 1 - 29

Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

2 (Fail) 30 - 44

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.

3 (Marginal Fail) 45 - 49

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes

4 (Pass) 50 - 64

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.

5 (Credit) 65 - 74

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.

6 (Distinction) 75 - 84

Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes.

7 (High Distinction) 85 - 100

Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Additional course grading information

Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ

Additional assessment information

Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/ 

School Guide for Written Assessments: School of Social Science Guide for Written Assessments 

Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.  

Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result  

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Additional learning resources information

Other learning resources will be posted on Blackboard throughout the semester.

It is expected that students will seek resources independently and read widely in relation to the assessments.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

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Week 1

(28 Jul - 03 Aug)

Seminar

Module 1: Introduction

Introduction to Social Impact Assessment: Course outline, key concepts, principles and SIA contexts. Information will also be provided about the research projects and the composition of student research groups. 

Week 2

(04 Aug - 10 Aug)

Seminar

Module 1: SIA Principles and Practice

The importance of qualitative research and the concept 'sense of place'. As case examples, two Canadian First Nations Social Impact Assessments will be discussed in class. These examples will be available on Blackboard.

Week 3

(11 Aug - 17 Aug)

Seminar

Module 1: SIA Principles and Practice II

Urban and rural senses of place. Further exploration of the key concepts and in-class discussion of the Warkworth coal mine expansion court case in New South Wales. Documents related to this case study will be available on Blackboard.

Week 4

(18 Aug - 24 Aug)

Seminar

Module 1: Fieldwork and Research Plan Preparation

In-class workshop on designing and conducting qualitative fieldwork for the group research projects. Preparation for the first assessment: the group research plan.

Week 5

(25 Aug - 31 Aug)

Seminar

Module 2: Urban Anthropology and Social Impact Assessment

Urban places, ‘place’ and diverse understanding of impact:

  • what is urban anthropology?
  • place making/reflexive workshop
  • why must ‘urban diversity’ be conceptualised (rather than common sense)
  • includes examples of diverse forms of SIA/IIA/HIA/HRIA

Week 6

(01 Sep - 07 Sep)

Seminar

Module 2: Urban anthropology and Social Impact Assessment II

Urban places, ‘belonging’ and displacement: The example of urban mega-events

Key topics:

  • theories of place/space
  • ’belonging’

workshop:

  • finding info on the BCC (critically analysing official documents/public info)
  • Olympics/ mega-event in Brisbane

Week 7

(08 Sep - 14 Sep)

Seminar

Module 2: Urban Anthropology and Social Impact Assessment III

Urban place, ‘displacement’ and the material dimensions of impact.

Topics:

  • place theory: atopia, power and boundaries
  • Infrastructure/materiality
  • displacement

Workshop on considering socioeconomic and other forms of material exclusions

Week 8

(15 Sep - 21 Sep)

Seminar

Module 2: In-class analytical reflection essay

Students will have 40 minutes to write a short essay in response to a question put at the beginning of the class (500 words). Students will be allowed to refer to course readings but will not have access to AI tools.

Following the assessment there will be time for reflection and discussion about the group projects.

Week 9

(22 Sep - 28 Sep)

Seminar

Module 3: Practical Aspects: Writing, Styles and Genres

Writing, styles and genres: why are they important? We will focus on writing SIA reports as well as social science more broadly.

Mid Sem break

(29 Sep - 05 Oct)

No student involvement (Breaks, information)

Mid-Semester Break

No class

Week 10

(06 Oct - 12 Oct)

Seminar

Module 3: Practical Aspects II: Data Analysis and Reporting

Facilitation of data analysis and discussion about ways to include qualitative data in the research report.

Week 11

(13 Oct - 19 Oct)

Seminar

Module 3: Practitioner Perspectives - Social Science and Applied Research

This week a number of practitioners will present on how they engage with social science in applied research for social impact assessments. Students may use some of the practitioners' insights in the production of their own project report.

Week 12

(20 Oct - 26 Oct)

Seminar

Module 3: Producing a high-quality SIA report - examples and scaffolding

Engagement with examples of high-quality SIA reports and final facilitation of the student reports.

Week 13

(27 Oct - 02 Nov)

Seminar

Careers Discussion

What can a career in social impact assessment look like? In-class discussion with practitioner(s) working for companies/organisations that commonly employ social science graduates.

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.