This unit is a mandatory unit for students undertaking second class honours as part of the Faculty of Law Honours Program. This unit reflects the requirements for Honours contained in the Australian Quality Framework (AQF) which is binding on all Australian law schools. This unit allows students to complete a piece of research under the supervision of an academic staff member. There are no...

This unit examines the development of literary theory from the middle of the twentieth century to the present. It aims to provide students with the skills to read theory critically and to develop informed arguments in response to critical, literary and/or filmic texts. The unit focuses on a range of approaches to reading texts that may include structuralism, Marxism, feminism, post-structuralism,...

The free market promotes competition between commercial enterprises, but there are times when companies act in a way that stifles competition. Competition Law regulates these forms of anti-competitive behaviour to ensure that consumers get the benefits of the free market. This Unit will provide you with an overview of the major themes of competition law. It will enable you to analyse and critique...

In this unit you will collate a portfolio or research project that showcases your skills and knowledge to industry and/or prepare you for higher degree research.  You may demonstrate media production, collaborative practice, and project management skills to produce a media output and/or design and execute a research project on a topic you have encountered in the course. Practising your skills in...

This unit introduces students to formal and industrial approaches of understanding cinematic, televisual and online screen cultures. It draws upon key theoretical concepts from screen studies – such as film aesthetics, narrative and genre theory – and there is a strong focus on how screen texts are actively promoted and distributed by major industries through trailers and advertising. In this...

This unit develops knowledge and skills in sports coaching, with a large emphasis placed on coaching pedagogy highlighting the social, cultural, and pedagogical concepts underpinning good coaching practice. It touches on the application of sports science principles outlined by the Australian Sports Commission to the coaching environment. ...

This Unit will examine how civil disputes and litigation are commenced, managed and finalised. The primary content focus will be the rules and practices of civil procedure in the Supreme Court of Tasmania, as well as the Federal Court Rules. Some comparison with other Australian and international jurisdictions will be considered. This Unit satisfies the prescribed admission requirement that the...

This unit introduces students to the world of social research. It answers questions about how to understand, interpret, and collect data, and explores the research methods used to investigate and solve social problems. The unit covers a wide range of social research approaches, and illustrates how these can be used to address specific, real-world problems. The unit includes an introduction to...

Digital technologies such as platforms and apps have an influence on contemporary life, culture, how we form communities, and professional and interpersonal communication. This unit will introduce you to perspectives on cloud-based technologies, digital imaging, gaming and virtual reality platforms. You will consider the ethical and safety implications within digital environments, and seek to...

It is vital for emerging media practitioners to understand the complex ways that contemporary industries operate on local, regional, national and global scales, and how these industries intersect with audiences, cultures and communities. With a focus on ethical issues including equity, access and sustainability, you will visit local media organisations and have the opportunity to meet with media...