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Philosophy Thesis (PHIL40019)
HonoursPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
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A supervised thesis on a topic to be approved by the School's honours coordinator. Students will be required to attend weekly seminars and present a class paper based on their thesis topic.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this project will have
- have gained experience in the production of a sustained piece of philosophical writing;
- have made a contribution towards the solution of the selected question;
- develop skills necessary for postgraduate research;
- become familiar with the literature relevant to the thesis topic;
- develop the capacity to summarise and critically engage with the literature.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this project will:
- develop skills necessary for postgraduate research;
- develop the capacity to summarise and critically engage with the literature;
- acquire the ability to relate to wider issues.
Last updated: 3 November 2022