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Major Project in Dementia Studies unit (CAD700)

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Introduction

In this unit, you will undertake a major research-informed project relevant to people living with dementia and potentially of direct relevance to your professional and/or personal context, under the guidance of a research-experienced mentor. The form and scope of the project will be negotiated between student you and your mentor.  For example it may be the construction of a policy, white paper, guideline, or evidence-based recommendation , and/or a scoping or systematic review, or design of a primary research project suitable for submission to a funding agency or protocol suitable for submission to an ethics committee. You will develop a project pitch and must engage in an online interactive discussion of your project idea with the Unit Coordinator. You will write a literature review establishing the evidence base for your project and its design and submit your major project as a substantial written report at the end of semester.

Summary

Unit name Major Project in Dementia Studies
Unit code CAD700
Credit points 25
College/School Health
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Doctor Matt Kirkcaldie
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 2 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • To employ advanced perspectives from care, support, neurobiology, public health and/or health policy to identify knowledge gaps or the potential for evidence-based improvements in the student’s personal context
  • Use field-appropriate research methods to design an individual project related to dementia knowledge and/or practice, including an outcome evaluation.
  • Evaluate the relevant primary literature in a chosen domain of dementia research
  • Describe and specify an original research project in consultation with academic staff in a manner suitable for an ethical and/or strategic approval process.
  • Communicate in an effective and scholarly manner.

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
069999 $2,384.00 $2,384.00 not applicable $3,476.00
  • 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

CAD600

Teaching

AssessmentProposal discussion|Literature review and project proposal (25%)|Project pitch (25%)|Major Project report (50%)
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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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