The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies History

Honours and Postgraduate Diploma


Coordinator: Associate Professor Richard Pennell

A fourth year of study in History, as either an Honours or Postgraduate Diploma student, is a richly rewarding experience. It provides scope to refine your analytical skills and research techniques while significantly enhancing your range of options after graduation. A fourth year of study at this level is valued by employers. It signals your ability to acquire advanced skills of analysis, to develop original ideas, and to apply innovative solutions to complex problems.

 

General Honours and Postgraduate Diploma information

For general information on eligibility, entry requirements, application procedures, and course structure, see the Arts Faculty website:


Once you are notified of the eligibility of your application, you will be sent a Thesis Proposal Form by the Faculty of Arts. This form needs to be completed in consultation with relevant academic expertise in the Discipline of History. The final decision to accept a student into the program is conditional upon the suitability of the thesis proposal.

 

Pure Honours

Students undertaking pure honours in History must complete:

 

Combined Honours

Students undertaking combined honours in History and another discipline must complete:

OR

 

Fourth Year Subjects

See The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies website for Fourth Year Subjects

 

The History Thesis

More detailed information about the History Thesis is available on the History Thesis LMS site accessible to all students once they enrol in the History Thesis.

 

Postgraduate Diploma

Please note that students undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma can only complete it in one Discipline area and cannot do a combined program.

 

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