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History and Philosophy of Science Honours (Research) Part-Time - HPSC4050
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 12
 
 
EFTSL: 0.25000 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 54 units of credit in HPSC at 65%
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Candidates are required to participate in the Honours seminar, complete additional coursework decided in consultation with the thesis supervisior and Head of School, and complete a thesis.

Note: With the approval of the Head of School, courses outside the School carrying up to 12 units of credit may be substituted in qualification for Honours.


Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Honours program should:
  • Gain skills in the independent planning and conduct of research
  • Acquire active firsthand knowledge of theoretical and interpretive approaches
  • Gain the ability to guide their own independent and reflective learning in the history and philosophy of science
  • Become proficient in the construction and presentation of sustained written argument.

Assessment

  • Seminar essay (5000-8000 words) - 25%
  • Specialised reading course or other coursework - 25%
  • Thesis (15000-20000 words) - 50%

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