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Introduction
The honours thesis is a 12,000-15,000 word research project exploring a topic of your choice that has been approved by the Honours coordinator. The supervision of the project involves regular meetings with your primary supervisor, aimed at monitoring the progress of research and thesis preparation. The thesis is completed according to the academic conventions of the relevant discipline, or combined disciplines.
Summary
| Unit name | Text-based Honours Thesis B |
| Unit code | HUM415 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | English|Languages|History and Classics|Philosophy |
| Coordinator | Doctor Jessica Urwin |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and execute a Humanities text-based scholarly project.
- Conduct independent research according to Humanities text-based disciplinary conventions.
- Apply advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills to produce an original thesis.
- Communicate project outcomes according to disciplinary conventions.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Refer to Honours Thesis Guide |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Honours Thesis (100%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Refer to Honours Thesis Guide |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Refer to Honours Thesis Guide |
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