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Honours Research: Project Foundations unit (KGP401)

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Introduction

This unit is the first of three Honours ‘research’ units related to your project. In this unit you will work with your supervisor and the Honours coordinator to formulate your research activities in a written plan. After this plan is endorsed, you will commence your Honours research work. At the end of semester you and your supervisor will reflect on your progress to date to determine your continuation in the Honours program.

Summary

Unit name Honours Research: Project Foundations
Unit code KGP401
Credit points 25
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Kathy Allen
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Trimester This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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
Online Trimester This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • 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
Trimester 1/11/2026 23/11/2026 23/12/2026 13/2/2027
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

  • Apply knowledge of a research discipline to a new scenario.
  • Propose methodology and methods required to answer a research question.
  • Synthesise research literature to support your thesis.
  • Comply with regulatory frameworks and professional ethics.

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
050999 $2,384.00 $2,384.00 not applicable $6,764.00
  • 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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

This unit is self-directed. There will be resources to support your honours research on the honours MyLO page for this unit. You will use these resources in discussion with your supervisor and the honours coordinator to support your project conceptualisation and development.

AssessmentProgress Report (25%)|Research Plan (75%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

There are no common required reading materials in KGP401. You should routinely expect to be reading within your specific project area throughout the semester. 

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