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The Fundamentals of Professional Studies course introduces students to the theory and principles underpinning professional studies learning through research as a basis for developing individual professionalism at the appropriate Masters academic level. Students are given an insight as to the Professional Studies program approach to learning through research of professional practice adopted by USQ. This includes clearly illustrating the student learning journey through the program taking into account its expected research outputs, student participation, illustrative timeframes and assessment criteria.

This course ensures that students enrolled in the Master of Professional Studies (Research) program understand its fundamental theoretical underpinnings and the principles adopted in the USQ approach to enhancing professional practice based on research of professional practice. It also prepares and equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure that their progression through the program is seamless and sufficiently self-directed.

By completing the course students will understand the theoretical, professional and academic standards associated with the Master of Professional Studies (Research) program and the levels of support/guidance that they can expect while conducting their research from their supervisory team.

Students will also have completed work associated with enhancing their reflective practice as a necessary component of conducting professional practice research. The course outcomes will also include the agreed professional, academic and organisational / community development outcomes associated with their learning and research project plan.

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. apply relevant knowledge and theory, including research that explores recent developments in professional studies aimed at enhancing professional practice;
2. engage in reflective, self-directed, developmental practice that enhances self-awareness by integrating prior learning with applied research;
3. apply knowledge of research philosophies, principles and methodologies;
4. design and implementation of a professional studies research project in a work context;
5. identify and critically assess pertinent ethical considerations in their professional practice when conducting research in a work context;
6. communicate and articulate the purposeful integration of personal learning objectives with a planned research projects to facilitate individual/organisational capacity building and learning;
7. design a research project proposal.