Program Overview

Introduction to Honours Project A Unit (ENG401)

The Honours Project A unit, coded as ENG401, is a substantial two-semester project within the engineering discipline. This project may involve aspects of research and development work, engineering design, literature survey, experimental work, theoretical work, computational studies, simulation, prototype testing, and implementation. Industry-linked projects are encouraged, and honours projects are required to have a significant research component to develop the skills necessary for a research higher degree.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Honours Project A
• Unit Code: ENG401
• Credit Points: 25
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Engineering
• Discipline: Engineering
• Coordinator: Doctor Anna Wrobel-Tobiszewska
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Honours

Availability

The unit is available in Hobart during Semester 1 and Semester 2. The attendance options include on-campus and off-campus modes, and it is available to both international and domestic students.

Key Dates

The key dates for the unit in 2026 are as follows:

• Semester 1:
  • Start date: 23/2/2026
  • Census date: 17/3/2026
  • WW date: 20/4/2026
  • End date: 14/6/2026
• Semester 2:
  • Start date: 6/7/2026
  • Census date: 28/7/2026
  • WW date: 31/8/2026
  • End date: 25/10/2026

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Select, adapt, and effectively apply research processes, methods, tools, and techniques to plan, conduct, and manage an independent related research project.
• Critically analyse research literature to conduct a literature review.
• Interpret and respond appropriately to WH&S, IP, data management, and ethical considerations and act in accordance with best practice and industry standards.
• Analyse, synthesise, and evaluate factors to answer a research question, and to defend a research approach.
• Document and communicate effectively the research techniques used and the results of the research both orally and in a written thesis.
• Function effectively as a member and at times leader of an authentically diverse engineering team comprising student, supervisor, laboratory, technical or industry support, and any other relevant stakeholders.

Fee Information

The fee information for the unit is as follows:

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,384.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $2,384.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $6,802.00

Requisites

The prerequisites for the unit are:

• Completion of 50 credit points of ENG units at intermediate level
• Completion of 50 credit points of ENG units at advanced level

Teaching

The assessment for the unit includes:

• Reflective Journal (5%)
• Progress oral presentation (10%)
• Project Plan (10%)
• Draft thesis and progress summary report (75%)

Textbooks

The required and recommended readings for the unit are project-dependent and may be provided by the supervisor. Students are expected to search databases and journals to find other targeted relevant readings specific to their topic.