HI4080:18
History Honours Thesis
Cairns
HECS Band 1
Full year.
Staff: Individual supervisors.
Individually selected topic approved by the School and agreed to by the nominated supervisor. The length of the thesis will be no more than 25,000 words.
Learning Objectives:
- To establish that the candidate
can produce a scholarly work which makes an original contribution
to knowledge or understanding of the candidate’s field
of study. The thesis is expected to show evidence of:
extensive knowledge of the field of study; an ability to sustain an argument through a major study; well developed research skills appropriate to the branch of the discipline in which the thesis is undertaken; ability to write clear, scholarly prose; careful observance of the conventions of presentation.
Assessment by at least two examiners, either internal or external. The thesis will contribute 75% towards the level 4 honours result and grade.