Philosophy Thesis

Subject PHIL40015 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Fortnightly meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment plus attendance at a 1.5-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours each semester

Please note this thesis subject is currently being phased out and is only available to students who commenced their Honours/PD-Arts program prior to 2013. Students wishing to enrol in Honours/PD-Arts in Philosophy from 2013 will need to enrol in a 37.5 point thesis subject as per the course requirements for BH-Arts & PD-Arts.

Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters
Prerequisites:

None
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Andrew Inkpin

Contact

Dr Andrew Inkpin

Email: ainkpin@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A supervised thesis on a topic to be approved by the School's honours coordinator. Students will be required to attend weekly seminars and present a class paper based on their thesis topic.
Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this project will have

  • have gained experience in the production of a sustained piece of philosophical writing;
  • have made a contribution towards the solution of the selected question;
  • develop skills necessary for postgraduate research;
  • become familiar with the literature relevant to the thesis topic;
  • develop the capacity to summarise and critically engage with the literature.
Assessment:

A thesis of 10,000 words, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (100%)
Prescribed Texts:

Relevant texts will be selected in discussion with supervisor when project has been decided.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who successfully complete this project will:

  • develop skills necessary for postgraduate research.
  • develop the capacity to summarise and critically engage with the literature.
  • acquire the ability to relate to wider issues.
Links to further information: http://shaps.unimelb.edu.au/philosophy
Notes:

This subject is only open to students who commenced honours or a postgraduate diploma in Philosophy prior to 2013, all other students should enrol in the 37.5 point thesis PHIL40019.

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