The Anthropology Honours Specialisation aims to prepare students for a higher degree by research, or for professional life, by supporting them in the development of an advanced understanding of research design, methodology and theoretical argumentation in the discipline of Anthropology. Honours students design and implement a research project, typically a thesis of up to 20,000 words. In the course of doing this, students work towards demonstrating mastery of their chosen case study, relevant anthropological literature and theoretical concepts, as well as seeking to make an original contribution to knowledge in the field.
Learning Outcomes
- pose a significant research question relating to anthropology;
- investigate this question creatively, critically, ethically, and independently, including through sophisticated use of appropriate theory and methodology as appropriate to anthropology, and place these investigations in the context of the relevant intellectual tradition; and
- communicate their research and its findings through an appropriate medium.
Relevant Degrees
Admission Requirements
A major or equivalent in anthropology with the written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis.
Requirements
This Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
ANTH4011 History of Anthropological Theory Extended (12 units)
SOCY4010 Sociology Honours Methods Seminar (12 units)
THES4103 Thesis (24 units)
48 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH4011 | History of Anthropological Theory Extended | 12 |
| ANTH 4012: Theory and Ethnography | ||
| THES4103 | Thesis | 6-24 |