Philosophy Honours

Offered by: Faculty of Arts
Convenor: 2009 Sem 1 - Dr Jason Grossman; 2009 Sem 2 - Dr Christian Barry.
Administration: School of Humanities

Entry requirements

An entrant to 4th year Honours will have completed courses to the value of 144 units of which 60 units must be in Philosophy with at least a distinction average.

Syllabus

Philosophy IV (final Honours) consists of an integrated course of study as prescribed by the Honours Convenor.

Students will take three courses in total. At least two of these will be Advanced courses (of which three will be offered each year - Advanced Continental Philosophy, Advanced Analytical Philosophy, and Advanced Ethical and Political Philosophy). The third course, if not another advanced course, will be a regular upper level course or a reading group(the latter to be negotiated on an individual basis). The essays for these courses will be between 4,000 and 4,500 words in length and will be worth 15% each.

The sub-thesis of between 8,000 and 10,000 words will be worth 55%. (However students writing on an approved topic in Logic will normally write a rather shorter thesis, the length to be approved by the Honours Convenor).

Assessment will be based on:

(i) a sub-thesis (8,000-10,000 words) on a chosen topic (55%);

(ii) three essays submitted for the advanced courses/reading groups (4,000-4,500 words each) (15% each/45% in total). 

NOTE: TWO COPIES OF COURSE WORK/SEMINAR ASSESSMENT ITEMS SHOULD BE HANDED IN TO THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES OFFICE. 2 Copies of the Sub-Thesis are lodged with the CASS Office by the advertised deadline.

Combined Honours courses including philosophy
Honours courses of four years' duration that combines philosophy with some other subject may be arranged in consultation with other disciplines (including English). Interested students should consult the Honours Convener.

Double Honours courses including philosophy
Such courses, normally of five years' duration, are available for those who wish to do more extended honours work in philosophy and in some other subject. Those interested should consult the Honours Convener.

Arts/Law with philosophy Honours
This course is available and may be completed in six years. Details of the course of study may be obtained by consulting the Honours Convener.

Courses Offered in 2009

Fourth Year
PHIL4005F  Philosophy IV Honours (full time)
PHIL4005P  Philosophy IV Honours (part time)

Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy
These degrees can be taken in the discipline. For information consult the Graduate School Handbook. A good honours degree is normally required for admission to these degrees. A graduate with a pass degree in philosophy who wishes to proceed to the degree of Master of Philosophy may undertake a Master of Philosophy qualifying course.

Further Information

It is not possible in this Handbook to explain all philosophy courses in sufficient detail. For further information, see the philosophy web page: http://arts.anu.edu.au/philosophy, or consult individual members of staff.

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