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This unit requires permission prior to enrolment from the Unit Coordinator.
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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HUM418 Text-based Negotiated StudyTeaching
| 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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