Art History Thesis Part 1 (AHIS40023)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Students are required to write a thesis of 15,000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 50 point requirement for the year-long subject.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, student should have completed:

  • A significant piece of research of 15,000 words

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • The ability to research through the competent use of the library and other information sources, and be able to define areas of inquiry and methods of research in the preparation of essays
  • The ability to conceptualise theoretical problems, form judgements and arguments and communicate critically, creatively and theoretically through essay writing, tutorial discussion and presentations
  • The ability to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay writing and tutorial discussion
  • The ability to manage and organise workloads for recommended reading, the completion of essays and assignments and examination revision
  • The ability to participate in team work through involvement in syndicate groups and group discussions

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ARTS40001 Research Principles & Practices Honours
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

Admission into or selection of one of the following:

  • BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
  • GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

AHIS40017 Art History Thesis

AHIS40021 Art History Thesis

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A thesis on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).

  • 15,000 words
End of the second semester of enrolment100%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval.Throughout the semesterN/A

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. AHIS40023 and AHIS40024 together).

 

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorSusan Lowish
    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 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    susan.lowish@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorSusan Lowish
    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 period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    susan.lowish@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)

What do these dates mean

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       -  Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
     

    Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.

Additional delivery details

This is part of a 50 point thesis subject, continuing over two consecutive study periods.

Students are required to enrol in:

  • AHIS40023 Art History Thesis Part 1 (25 points) and
  • AHIS40024 Art 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 (AHIS40023 and AHIS40024).

 

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025