Major Project Part A unit (CAM723)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

Major Projects Part A and B are the final part of your Master's degree that provide an opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of original, independent research, building on and focussed on the topic or topics that are of particular interest to you and which you wish to explore in greater depth. The Major Project can take the form of either an empirical research project, analysis of an existing dataset, a systematic review of the literature, or a critical-interpretative analysis of existing knowledge within the student's specialist field. Major Projects can be carried out in the workplace if appropriate and with agreement.

Summary

Unit name	Major Project Part A
Unit code	CAM723
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Associate Professor Sarah Prior
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

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

* 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

• Generate questions/aims/hypotheses based on experience, expertise and literature.
• Collect and record information/ data from self-selected sources, choosing or devising an appropriate methodology with self-structured guidelines.
• Critically evaluate information and inquiry processes using rigorously constructed criteria informed by personal experience, disciplinary expertise, and current literature.
• Organise information/data using self-determined structures and management of processes (including team function).
• Analyse and synthesise information/data to generalise or abstract knowledge that addresses self-or-group-identified gaps in understanding.
• Select appropriate language and genre to extend the knowledge of a range of audiences and apply innovatively the knowledge developed to multiple contexts.

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
061300	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,069.00

• 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

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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

At least 100 credit points of study at 400 level or above including CAM720

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Supervision meetings 1 hour fortnightly, Tutorial 2 hour weekly  Online Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Supervision meetings 1 hour fortnightly, Online Tutorial 2 hour weekly.
Assessment	Research Methods Report (10%)|Presentation (assessed in CAM724) (15%)|Project Status Report (15%)|Draft manuscript (assessed in CAM724) (60%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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