Philosophy Thesis

Subject 161-504 (2008)

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Credit Points: 25.000
Level: Undergraduate
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This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
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Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
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Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Fortnightly meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment plus attendance at a 1.5-hour seminar per week
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Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in philosophy.
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Coordinator

Dr Allen Hazen
Subject Overview:

A supervised thesis on a topic to be approved by the Head of School or the School's honours coordinator. Students will be required to attend weekly seminars and present a class paper based on their thesis topic.

Assessment: A thesis of 10 000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • 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.
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Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Philosophy)

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