Courses & Units
Research Thesis A LAW703
This unit is for students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Parliamentary Law and Practice.
Introduction
In this capstone unit, you will consolidate your understanding of parliamentary law practice and procedure through identifying, exploring and proposing a resolution to a contemporary challenge facing the Westminster democratic model. You will also present to and discuss relevant issues with your teacher and peers as part of refining your proposition.
Summary
| Unit name | Research Thesis A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW703 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Richard Herr |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain some of the key challenges facing the contemporary Westminster parliament
- Develop a practical research project to address one of these challenges
- Present a supported case for resolving a contested issue in contemporary parliamentary democracy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 099999 | $4,080.00 | $1,914.00 | not applicable | $4,648.00 |
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
LAW702Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | In-residence (small group), 3 x 21 hours In-residence (individual), 1 x 4 hours Seminar, 1 x 2 hours Self-directed learning and research, plus remote support (MyLO/Zoom/email) 1 hour weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Oral Defence (20%)|Research Design (30%)|Minor thesis (50%) |
| 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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