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HPS Thesis (HPSC40015)
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: kcam@unimelb.edu.au
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 will
- demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research;
- demonstrate specialist understanding of the subject being studied;
- demonstrate advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject;
- demonstrate a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will
- develop skills necessary for postgraduate research.
- be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research
- be able to present material in draft form and engage in constructive discussion with the supervisor
- be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates and engage with ongoing debates in the field
- be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner
- be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
HPSC40010
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A thesis of 15,000 words, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (100%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kristian Camilleri Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor throughout period of enrolment. Total time commitment 340 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: kcam@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
340 hours Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters This thesis is for students admitted to fourth-year honours in History and Philosophy of Science or the graduate diploma (advanced) with a specialisation in History and Philosophy of Science.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation PD-ARTS History and Philosophy of Science - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022