Courses & Units

Dissertation ESG706

Launceston

Introduction

ESG706 is a major piece of independent research work, suitable for candidates seeking further entry to Higher Degree Research (such as Ed.D. or PhD). Candidates are required to work with a supervisor to plan and implement a research study or theoretical enquiry and write a 12,000 to 15,000 word dissertation. High level academic skills are required. The topic may be closely related to the student`s professional practice. If the planned research calls for methods that require Ethics Approval (for example, interviews, focus groups, involvement with children, etc), candidates are strongly encouraged to enrol in ESG704 followed by ESG705 instead.

Summary

Unit name	Dissertation
Unit code	ESG706
Credit points	25
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Megan Short
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 1		Off-Campus	International	Domestic
Launceston	Semester 2		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021
Semester 1	22/2/2021	23/3/2021	12/4/2021	30/5/2021

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

demonstrate specialist knowledge on a selected topic through the completion of a major independent research task.
analyse a range of appropriate literature to identify an issue and articulate a valid research question.
develop and implement a methodology appropriate to the research question.
communicate findings and implications.
present a research dissertation in an appropriate format for external examination, including use of academic language, correct citation and referencing conventions.

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
079999	$987.00	$987.00	not applicable	$4,216.00

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

Prerequisites

ESM708

Teaching

Assessment	Thesis (100%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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