Courses & Units
Research Thesis HGA712
Hobart
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
The research thesis will consist of research conducted in a selected area of Tourism or Cultural Heritage. In this unit you will learn how to formulate a literature review, select a research question and critically assess a range of different methodological options and analyse data sources. You will also learn about options for knowledge transfer, pitching research proposals, applying for research and appropriate communications techniques.
You will conduct collect data (either primary of secondary), analyse your data and assess the contributions of the thesis research in light of current tourism or cultural heritage literature. The thesis will be a written document of 7,000 words in length and will include:
• an introduction with clearly defined research questions
• a critical review of literature relevant to the research question
• a detailed methods section that critically reviews options for methods and justifies your choice of methods
• detailed analysis of results
• a discussion that assess the theoretical contribution of the thesis and the practical implications of the findings.
You will also be required to present your research question at a research seminar that will be conducted prior to the completion of your thesis.
The thesis is expected to make an original contribution to the relevant discipline. It may not contain any material that has been accepted for a degree or diploma by the University of Tasmania or any other tertiary institution, except by way of background information and duly acknowledged in the dissertation.
This unit is taught in Hobart using blended delivery. There are four compulsory workshops that will delivered on the Hobart campus. The remainder of the unit is delivered online.
Summary
Unit name | Research Thesis |
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Unit code | HGA712 |
Credit points | 25 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
Coordinator | Professor Can Seng Ooi |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Select and evaluate appropriate research methods for a given project
- Design a significant piece of original, scholarly research in Tourism or Cultural Heritage Management
- Communicate research findings and their implications, through oral and written formats
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 |
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090300 | $3,625.00 | $1,701.00 | 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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Assessment | Plan (20%)|Report (70%)|Presentation (10%) |
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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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