History and Philosophy of Science Major

Major/Minor/Specialisation !105-AA-MAJ+1030 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Year and Campus: 2012

Coordinator

James Bradley

Email: jbradley@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Arts Student Centre

Overview:

This major can be taken by students enrolled in the pre-2008 Bachelor of Arts - please refer to the course overview for details.

Objectives:

See course objectives.

Structure & Available Subjects:

History and Philosophy of Science

An arts major in history and philosophy of science usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totaling 100 points. It comprises:

  • two first-year subjects in history and philosophy of science (25 points) and
  • six second/third-year subjects in history and philosophy of science (totalling 75 points).

Students who commenced their degree before 2007 will need to complete 112.5 points toward this major in order to complete the major. For the specific major structure you must follow, refer to the handbook produced in the year you commenced your degree, available online at https://psc.unimelb.edu.au/

Subject Options:

First-year subjects

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Second/third-year subjects:

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Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2012
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Optional Philosophy subjects:

BA students may take up to three philosophy subjects towards their major in history and philosophy of science. Subjects from the list below will be approved automatically. Other subjects may be approved by the Head of School if the content is deemed appropriate.

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Links to further information: http://hps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor Laws
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Arts (Combined Theology)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) and Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Software) and Bachelor of Arts

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