History Thesis Part 1 (HIST40039)
HonoursPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (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 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: 31 January 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIST40036 | History 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis
| Due at the end of the second semester of enrolment | 100% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. HIST40039 and HIST40040 together):
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Julia Bowes Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: julia.bowes@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:
- 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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 31 January 2024