Shorter Thesis - HPS

Subject HPSC90003 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations: This is a time-based subject, taught on campus at Parkville.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular contact with supervisor over the period of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: 30 hours each week
Prerequisites: Either: completion of a BA Honours degree, or equivalent, in HPS or closely related discipline with a final result of at least H2A (75%), or completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in HPS with a grade average of at least H2A.
Corequisites: Students will normally complete two elective subjects whilst enrolled in this subject. For a list of these subjects see the course entry for the Master of Arts History and Philosophy of Science (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis) 102-KE
Recommended Background Knowledge: Knowledge gained in a 4 year honours degree or equivalent with a Thesis component.
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Helen Verran

Contact

Associate Professor Helen Verran

hrv@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Candidates will undertake research on a topic approved by the course coordinator under supervision of an academic member of staff.
Objectives:

Successful students will

  • develop a research proposal.
  • focus their research questions to an appropriate degree.
  • write clearly and concisely.
Assessment: A thesis of 20,000 - 22,000 words 100% due at the end of the candidature.
Prescribed Texts: Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor
Breadth Options:

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

Successful students will

  • develop skills in written and oral communication.
  • conduct independent research.
  • make appropriate use of primary and secondary sources in mounting an argument.
  • form defensible judgements based on a critical evaluation of conflicting arguments.
Links to further information: http://www.pasi.unimelb.edu.au/hps/
Related Course(s): M.A.History & Philosophy of Science (Advanced Seminars & Shorter Thesis)

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