Honours seminars equip students with the methodological and conceptual skills to deal with problems in the theory and practice of history. Seminars are grounded in a particular context of geography, place or time, or may pursue one theme or approach across a diverse array of contexts. All build students’ expertise in a field of historical scholarship and encourage them to apply that understanding in assignments that model the professional skills of the discipline. Seminars are divided into two streams to ensure that all students complete the same diverse suite of assessment tasks. In Seminar A students write a research-intensive paper.

Honours seminars equip students with the methodological and conceptual skills to deal with problems in the theory and practice of history. Seminars are grounded in a particular context of geography, place or time, or may pursue one theme or approach across a diverse array of contexts. All build students’ expertise in a field of historical scholarship and encourage them to apply that understanding in assignments that model the professional skills of the discipline. Seminars are divided into two streams to ensure that all students complete the same diverse suite of assessment tasks. In Seminar B students attempt a book review, oral presentation and a task that models history in practice.

In this unit you will begin to design, research and plan a substantial original research history project. You will meet regularly with a supervisor approved by the History Honours Coordinator, who will oversee and guide your progress. If necessary you will submit an ethics clearance form. You will determine the scope and thrust of your argument; familiarise yourself with disciplinary standards and conventions; develop expertise in relevant historical theories and methodologies; advance your research; and begin drafting your thesis.

In this unit you will complete and submit your substantial, independent research project in history. Your progress will be guided in regular meetings with a supervisor approved by the History Department. You will continue to submit drafts at agreed times; you will continue to develop your expertise in relevant research methods and analytical skills, both in relation to the discipline of history as a whole and in relation to your specialist topic.