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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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| 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).
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. |
|---|---|
| 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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