PD-ARTS History and Philosophy of Science

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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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 compulsory 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.