Dissertation B (BEnvDes(Hons)) unit (KDA478)

Launceston

Introduction

This unit is a program of supervised individual research, designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of environmental design of particular interest to them. The unit is undertaken throughout the year, and culminates in the submission of a dissertation of approximately 7,500 words or equivalent in the form of drawings, text, a scientific report or built objects, with approval from the unit coordinator.

Summary

Unit name	Dissertation B (BEnvDes(Hons))
Unit code	KDA478
Credit points	25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Vanessa Ward
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Propose and justify based on theoretical, ethical and practical positions a design-related research topic/line of enquiry/question for independent investigation, that demonstrates critical thinking and relevancy to the discipline; [research question].
• Identify and develop a research design and methodology/methods for investigating the topic area/line of enquiry/question; [research design].
• Employ research skills, speculation and critical and iterative thinking to explore, question and challenge the boundaries of particular problems; Identify and situate the research within relevant critical discourse, demonstrating the ability to synthesise and develop scholarship with intellectual independence, drawing conclusions and speculating on implications; [application].
• Record, distil, structure and communicate research and research findings in a rigorous and professional manner using scholarly practices and conventions. [communication].

Fee Information

Unit fee information for 2027 will be available in September.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KDA477

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	For negotiation with supervisor.
Assessment	Test (50%)|Test (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.

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