Courses & Units
Research Thesis A KGA742
KGA742 Research Thesis A and KGA743 Research Thesis B make up our independent research stream. To enter this stream you need to have completed one year of your course with a coursework average of 75% or above, and have a topic agreed to by a supervisor and the Unit Coordinator.
Introduction
Research and project management skills are core professional competencies. Undertaking a thesis as part of your Masters will equip you with the experience needed to undertake research independently or as part of a team, and the skills to design and manage projects utilising available resources and time. It is also essential if you are considering doing a PhD. In this unit, you will begin work on a research project that will span KGA742 Research Thesis A and KGA743 Research Thesis B. With an expert supervisor you will define a problem or hypothesis that will form the basis of your project and develop a project plan that outlines how you will address this in a thesis. This includes developing critical knowledge and skills in methodologies and methods appropriate to your research field, topic and project. These may be quantitative, qualitative and/or spatial. The combination of KGA742 Research Thesis A and KGA743 Research Thesis B comprise one quarter (50% of 200%) of the requirements for the K7P Master of Planning, P7B Master of Environmental Geospatial Science and P7C Master of Protected Area Conservation. The research must address a topic of significance for environmental management/spatial science (P7B candidates), planning (K7P candidates) or protected areas (P7C candidates).
Summary
| Unit name | Research Thesis A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA742 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Kate Booth |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
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 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Design a research project to address a complex contemporary problem or hypothesis
- Synthesise complex knowledge to support robust research design decision-making
- Evaluate appropriate methodologies and methods to enable justification of research design
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050999 | $2,237.00 | $2,237.00 | not applicable | $6,136.00 |
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.
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
| Teaching Pattern | The supervisors of research projects meet regularly with the student. The students present a seminar to staff and other students outlining their project. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Presentation|Project Plan |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
See MyLO pages. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | See MyLO pages | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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