MA (AS&ST) History and Philosophy of Science

Major/Minor/Specialisation !MR-ARTSAST-SPC+1006 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus:	2016

Coordinator

Dr Gerhard Wiesenfeldt

Contact

Email: gerhardw @unimelb.edu.au

Overview:	The masters program allows students to combine coursework with extensive independent research in history, philosophy and sociology of science.The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. An honours grade of at least H3 (65%) average must be attained in the respective thesis and advanced seminar components of the course to qualify for the award of the masters degree.
Learning Outcomes:	Students who complete the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis) in this area of specialisation should be able to: develop a research project in the structured and collective environment of seminar discussions; and produce a shorter thesis at masters level with supervision and support in pursuing research questions.
Structure & Available Subjects:	Duration: 1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time Program Requirements - 20,000-22,000 word thesis elective subjects (25 points)
Subject Options:	Thesis Subject 20,000-22,000 word thesis Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: HPSC70001 Shorter Thesis - HPS RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year Elective Subjects 25 points total Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: HPSC40002 Directed Study Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 HPSC40016 Contemporary Approaches in HPS Semester 1 12.50 HPSC40017 Sociology of Science and Technology Semester 2 12.50
Links to further information:	http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s):	Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar & Shorter Thesis)

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