PLAN3001 Applied Research Methods (University of Queensland): rated 2.9/5 overall across 1 review collected on UQ Wall.
PLAN3001 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Science in Urban and Regional Planning. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 应用研究方法
Type: undergraduate
Credit points: 2
Subject area: Urban and Regional Planning
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides an introduction to a broad range of research approaches relevant to environmental managers and planners. Topics covered include: research design, ethics in research, quantitative research (questionnaires), qualitative research (interviews and focus groups), participatory and Indigenous-led and informed research, environmental research and mixed methods approaches, analysis of survey and interview data, and communicating research.
PLAN3001 has 1 scored review: overall 2.9/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "Cheers thanks for doing the survey. About the course, it's mainly a research methods course (ENVM7003/PLAN3001/PLAN7113). In groups you can pick any topic and use different methods to research your chosen topic. Our group picked carbon offsetting as the research topic and have g…"
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Q: Is PLAN3001 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 1 review: overall 2.9/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches PLAN3001, and when is it offered?
A: PLAN3001 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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