Negotiated Study unit (HUM408)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit enables students to develop and refine an individual research topic of their interest, on a project connected to the expertise of a staff member. This is an individual study negotiated with the Honours Coordinator and an academic. Students will meet regularly with an academic expert to develop their approach and complete their written project.

Summary

Unit name	Negotiated Study
Unit code	HUM408
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	English|Languages|History and Classics|Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor Jessica Urwin
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2

Note

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026
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

• Propose and develop a research project negotiated with an academic member of staff
• Apply skills in researching an honours level project
• Identify and analyse the key themes and issues of your research project
• Communicate your research project with sophistication and clarity

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

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HUM418 Text-based Negotiated Study

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	30 minute fortnightly supervision
Assessment	Supervision participation (10%)|Project Proposal, 1,000 words or equivalent (20%)|Writing sample, 1,000 words or equivalent (20%)|Research Project 4,000 words or equivalent (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	No required readings for this unit
Recommended	No recommended readings for this unit

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