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Philosophical and historical studies honours B

ATS4869

Synopsis

This unit will provide you with advanced training in the norms, methods, key debates, and scholarly conventions of the humanities. You will have the opportunity to elect one of three streams: philosophy, history, or archaeology and ancient history. In the philosophy stream, you will engage with problems in philosophy; the specific philosophical problems you engage with will vary from year to year. In the history stream, you will focus on approaches and methodologies in gender, Indigenous, oral, political, social, and cultural history, as well as the history of science and medicine. In the archaeology and ancient history stream, you will focus on advanced theory and method for study of the ancient world. Topics that may be covered include aspects of cultural heritage and ethical practice in archaeology and ancient history.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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Credit points
12
Level
4
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Arts
Faculty
School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites (1)

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Offerings (1)

  • Second semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 5 areas of study

  • Archaeology and ancient historyPart B. Coursework
  • HistoryPart B. Coursework
  • Indigenous studiesPart B. Coursework
  • International studiesPart B. Coursework
  • PhilosophyPart B. Coursework