Honours Thesis
Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall/Winter Only
PHIL-4800 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Where PHIL-4800 counts
Required by 1 program:
- PHIL HONOURS BA IN PHILOSOPHY
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
To complete the Honours BA, students must undertake, normally in the final year of their study, a programme of research under the supervision of a member of the department. The thesis provides the student with the opportunity to design and complete an original research project on a subject of interest and relevance to the discipline. Students wishing to enrol in this course must first consult with the Programme Advisor to determine a thesis topic. Submission of the student's final work is followed by an oral examination.
Requisite courses
A minimum 15 credit hours in Philosophy (9 credit hours at the 2000 level or higher); B average in all Philosophy courses; permission of the Programme Advisor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and PHIL-4900 | PHIL-4901.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.