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History and Philosophy of Science
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2017
History and Philosophy of Science
Overview
The Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in History and Philosophy of Science is an advanced and specialised course, involving an addition year of study at fourth year level. Students taking the Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in HPS will be expected to write a 15,000-word thesis, and take four coursework subjects. The two compulsory subjects offered in the Diploma will provide an overview of important contemporary developments in the fields of history and philosophy of science and the sociology of science and technology. Students also take a methodological subject and one elective subject.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation should:
- undertake the equivalent of an honours year of study in the discipline;
- engage in advanced postgraduate study in history and philosophy of science; and
- conduct original research leading to the presentation of an honours level thesis.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
100 credit points
Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation requires:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- thesis subject (50 points)
- elective subject (12.5 points)
Total 100 points
Please note: Students must enrol in the thesis HPSC40018 HPS Thesis Part 1 and HIST40019 HPS Thesis Part 2 over two consecutive semesters
Subject Options
Compulsory Subjects
37.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HPSC40002 | Directed Study |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
HPSC40016 | Historical Epistemology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
HPSC40017 | Sociology of Science and Technology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Thesis Subject
50 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HPSC40018 | HPS Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
HPSC40019 | HPS Thesis Part 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Elective Subject
12.5 points
Students also have the option of choosing one subject (12.5 points) from a cognate discipline, typically philosophy, history or sociology, which would serve as a theory, skills or research methods subject for the thesis. The selection of this subject should be made with the permission of the subject coordinator and the HPS honours coordinator.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
HPSC90012 | Trust, Communication and Expertise | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
HPSC90013 | Science, Controversy and Public Policy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/shaps
Last updated: 30 January 2024