History and Philosophy of Science

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Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation 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.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

• thesis subject (50 points)
• three complusory subjects (37.5 points)
• one elective subject (12.5 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Complusory Subjects

3 compulsory subjects (37.5 points)

Elective Subject

12.5 points

One subject from a cognate discipline, typically philosophy, history or sociology, which would serve as a theory, skills or research methods subject for the thesis. The selection of this subject should be made with the permission of the subject coordinator and the HPS honours coordinator.