Courses & Units

Specialised Research Methods XGR505

For HDR Candidates

Introduction

This unit enables HDR candidates to study a topic or subject of particular academic interest and relevance to their project which is not otherwise available as a formal unit. It provides candidates with the opportunity to engage in self-directed study with guidance from a supervising lecturer, who is not part of the candidate's supervisory team. A formal learning agreement between the candidate and the supervising lecturer specifies the material to be studied, the means by which it will be assessed, and the due date for completion of the assessment task/s. Enrolment in the unit, and the learning agreement, requires approval from the student's supervisor and the Course Coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in Research. For further information and to download the Specialised Research Methods Learning Agreement go to: https://universitytasmania.sharepoint.com/sites/research-division/SitePages/Graduate-Research-Coursework.aspx Please note you will not incur a tuition fee for this unit.

Summary

Unit name Specialised Research Methods
Unit code XGR505
Credit points 12.5
College/School Research Division
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)
Discipline Graduate Certificate in Research Income
Coordinator Doctor Kiran Ahuja
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
Online Term 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

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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
Term 2 29/4/2024 13/5/2024 3/6/2024 7/7/2024
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • A Learning Agreement must be completed and submitted for approval before undertaking or engaging in self-directed learning. Learning Outcomes form part of the agreement.

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
090100 $2,040.00 $957.00 not applicable $2,324.00

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Teaching

AssessmentAssessment 1 (100%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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