Ancient World Studies Thesis Part 1 (ANCW40016)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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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 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 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; and
  • be able to 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
ANCW40013 Ancient World Studies Thesis No longer available

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. ANCW40016 and ANCW40017 together):

  • A thesis of 15,000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment)

Last updated: 30 October 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorGijs Tol
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, 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 commitment680 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    Email: gijs.tol@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorGijs Tol
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular, 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 commitment680 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

    Semester 2 contact information

    Email: gijs.tol@unimelb.edu.au

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:

  • ANCW40016 Ancient World Studies Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • ANCW40017 Ancient World Studies 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 (ANCW40016 and ANCW40017).

Last updated: 30 October 2023

Further information

Last updated: 30 October 2023