Anthropology and Social Theory

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D23-AA-SPC+1001 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011
Overview: see course overview
Objectives: Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma will:

  • acquire a detailed understanding of current theoretical issues in anthropology and social theory;
  • acquire an understanding of the history and development of anthropology and social theory;
  • develop skills necessary for original research in anthropology and social theory;
  • acquire the formal qualifications necessary to proceed to higher degree research.
Structure & Available Subjects: The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:
  • Thesis 15,000 words (50 points)
  • One compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • minimum of two core subjects (25 points)
  • maximum of one elective subject (12.5 points)

Total 100 points

Subject Options:

Thesis subject

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Subject
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Compulsory subject

12.5 points
Subject
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Core subjects

Minimum 25 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
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Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50

Elective subjects

Maximum 12.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.pasi.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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