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Philosophy Thesis Part 1 (PHIL40021)

HonoursPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)

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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 should 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 should:

  • 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: 31 January 2024