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 | 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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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. |
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| Assessment | 5000-word written piece|Project Plan |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
See MyLO pages. |
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| Recommended | See MyLO pages |
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