Communicating Research unit (HOS400)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

What is the story of your research? Who is your audience, and how can you attract and persuade them to engage with your research? This unit focuses on communicating research to diverse audiences, and how researchers can contribute to scholarly and public debate on important contemporary issues. You will develop advanced communication skills, such as oral presentation, academic writing, scholarly collaboration, professional communication, and public engagement.

Summary

Unit name	Communicating Research
Unit code	HOS400
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Arts and Society Office
Discipline	English|Languages|History and Classics|Philosophy|Politics and International Relations|Sociology and Criminology
Coordinator	Doctor Alice Campbell
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Communicate research using a range of scholarly and professional methods, including written and oral forms.
• Articulate a position within complex public and scholarly debates relating to contemporary issues.
• Critically reflect on effective methods for communicating research to different audiences.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090399	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2-hour weekly workshops (either staff or student-led) and a conference (6 hours x 2 days)
Assessment	Participation (15%)|Self-Evaluation and Reflection (15%)|Conference Abstract (20%)|Conference presentation (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See MyLO for details
Recommended	See MyLO for details

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