Philosophy Honours (Research) Full-Time - PHIL4000

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 24
 
 
EFTSL: 0.500 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 5
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 54 units of credit in PHIL including PHIL3910 with an average of 70% and at least 6 units of credit in PHIL at 75% or higher
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


The Honours year consists of a year-length thesis workshop, three session-length seminars and the writing of a research thesis under supervision.

Learning Outcomes


This course provides students with training in carrying out independent research and gives them sustained and intensive contact with supervisors, course co-ordinators and the literature in their field of study. Students are able to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a number of areas within philosophy. Students will learn to produce well structured, clear and coherent conceptual exploration, argument, analysis or interpretation supported by appropriate textual or other evidence.

Assessment


  • Thesis - 50%
  • Coursework essay 1 - 16.7%
  • Coursework essay 2 - 16.6%
  • Coursework essay 3 - 16.7%