Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (History & Philosophy of Science)

Course 095-HP (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The postgraduate diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain considerable knowledge in an area of history and philosophy of science and engage in critical assessment of the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to higher degree research for students who have not completed a four year BA (Honours) with a research component in history and philosophy of science. The Department also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Science to those who meet the Science Faculty's requirements for admission.

Course coordinator:
Dr Kristian Camilleri
School of Social and Environmental Enquiry
Email: kcam@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma should:

  • undertake the equivalent of an honours year of study in the discipline;
  • engage in advanced postgraduate study in history and philosophy of science
  • conduct original research leading to the presentation of an honours level thesis.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • Thesis 12,000 words
  • five elective subjects
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: Thesis subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
37.50
Elective subjects
History and philosophy of science
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Philosophy
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Students may choose a maximum of two honours subjects in philosophy as electives. With the approval of the course coordinator, a maximum of one elective may be also be chosen from honours subjects offered in other departments of the Faculty of Arts.
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree with a major in history and philosophy of science or cognate discipline with a grade average of H2B (70%) or equivalent in the major
or
  • a Graduate Diploma in Arts (History and Philosophy of Science) with a grade average of H2B (70%) or equivalent.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.social-environmental.unimelb.edu.au

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