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History Thesis Part 1 (HIST40039)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: a.finnane@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Overview
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An approved thesis topic selected in consultation with the fourth-year coordinator. The thesis is taken across two consecutive semesters, and is the result of the student’s own independent research.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research;
- demonstrate specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
- demonstrate advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject; and
- demonstrate a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- develop skills necessary for postgraduate research;
- conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research;
- present material in draft form and engage in constructive discussion with the supervisor;
- synthesise critical arguments and debates and engage with ongoing debates in the field;
- enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner; and
- manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is only available to students enrolled in a BH-Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) or a GD-Arts, Graduate Diploma (Advanced).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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HIST40036 | History Thesis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. HIST40039 and HIST40040 together):
- A thesis of 15,000 words due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (100%)
Hurdle requirement:
Submission of a suitable 6000 word draft at the end of the first semester of thesis enrolment.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Antonia Finnane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: a.finnane@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Una McIlvenna Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is taught over two consecutive semesters. Total time commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2).
Additional delivery details
This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in:
- HIST40039 History Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
- HIST40040 History Thesis Part 2 (25 points), consecutively.
Students will receive a ‘CNT’ grade in the part 1 and results will be entered if and when both part 1 and 2 are completed.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (HIST40039 and HIST40040).
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - History Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - History Specialisation (formal) History Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - History Informal specialisation History Specialisation (formal) History - Links to additional information
Last updated: 30 October 2023