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MHST6907: Dissertation Part 1
2025 unit information
Research and writing towards a dissertation of 12000 words on an approved topic, under the supervision of an academic member of staff. Department permission required. Approval is subject to the availability of appropriate supervision and the department's discretion. Prior to enrolling in Part 1 of the dissertation students should contact the unit coordinator to discuss their research topic and the development of a research proposal.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Art History |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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MUSM7007 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. undertake a research project in Heritage Studies and/or Museum Studies relevant to an area of interest (i.e., critical heritage, history, art history, science, ethics, cultural policy, anthropology, archaeology, natural heritage, etc.)
- LO2. define and examine the broader international context in relation to the chosen topic
- LO3. understand the changing philosophy and ideology of heritage and/or museums and examine current issues in these sectors
- LO4. implement a problem solving approach to a research task
- LO5. demonstrate a capacity for rigorous and independent thinking around research and current issues in the heritage and/or museum sectors
- LO6. demonstrate an ability to identify, access, organise and communicate knowledge about heritage and/or museums
- LO7. demonstrate skills in accessing materials via the library and electronic resources; and archival research particular to the research project.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Departmental permission requirements
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