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Overview

Under supervision, students formulate a question and then research and write an extended archaeological study of 12,000 to 15,000 words. The thesis demonstrates students' capacity to make an original contribution to the discipline of Archaeology. Students are expected to meet regularly with supervisors including non-scheduled meetings.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Subject coordinator

Matthew Meredith-Williams

Subject type

Honours

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Undertake a piece of independent research, with academic guidance
2.
Identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, apply appropriate techniques and draw appropriate conclusions
3.
Synthesise and critically assess a range of primary and secondary evidence
4.
Complete a thesis to a professional standard, including appropriate graphical and text presentation skills
5.
Structure a substantial piece of written work
6.
Manage time effectively and complete a substantial piece of independent work to deadline

Learning activities

Preparation and completion of a thesis

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Enrolment in AHA Bachelor of Arts Honours or AHAR Bachelor of Archaeology Honours