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ATS4230 · Arts honours thesis
2026 Handbook24 credit pointsLevel 4Faculty of Arts
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Under the supervision of an academic staff member, you will develop, conduct and report on a research project on an approved topic of your own devising.
Areas of study: Archaeology and ancient history Chinese studies French studies German studies History Indigenous cultures and histories Indonesian studies International studies Italian studies Japanese studies Korean studies Literary studies Philosophy Psychology Spanish and Latin American studies Theatre and performance
Offerings
The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thesis | Written | 100% | — |
Completed research thesis (15,000 to18,000 words): 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Plan, conduct and report on research in their Honours discipline;
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of the ethical issues associated with conducting research, where relevant;
- Demonstrate a command of the research literature relating to their research project.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 576 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled meetings with a supervisor and independent study.
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