Honours Research: Project Methods unit (KGP402)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit is the second of three Honours units related to your research project. In this unit you will continue to advance your research work with your supervisor. You will also participate in semi-regular seminars, workshops and presentations with your Honours cohort.

Summary

Unit name	Honours Research: Project Methods
Unit code	KGP402
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
Hobart	Semester 2
Hobart	Trimester
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2
Online	Trimester

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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
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

* 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

• Synthesise methodology and methods pivotal to answering the research questions
• Conduct research using established methodology and research plans.
• Reflect on progress towards research goals and challenges encountered in the research process
• 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

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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.
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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.
Assessment	Progress Report (25%)|Methodology Chapter (75%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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