PHI-30025 - Module Specification
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Completion of core modules at Level 2 in Philosophy OR permission of module convenor

Barred Combinations

NA

Description for 2020/21

The "Philosophy Dissertation" module will enable you carry out independent research on either a philosopher or a philosophical problem of your choice. You will learn how to set your own title, devise your own research questions and how to write an extended research essay.
The module is assessed as follows:
After a number of seminars on how to design and implement an extended research project, you will have regular meetings with your Dissertation Supervisor. You will submit a 1,500 word portfolio consisting of a research proposal and annotated bibilography as part of the development of your project and finally a 7,500 word dissertation.

The module aims to develop students&© ability to identify
a research/dissertation topic, formulate appropriate research questions and find and identify relevant literature and sources. The module also aims to develop students&© ability to plan, structure and complete a
more substantial piece of independent work than is required for curriculum-based modules.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify and explain a viable research topic and research question will be achieved by assessments: 01,
Identify, analyze and critically discuss the literature relevant to the research question will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
Plan and structure a more substantial piece of
work than is required in curriculum-based modules will be achieved by assessments: 01,02
Communicate effectively an extended argument in writing. will be achieved by assessments: 02
Critically assess the merits and drawbacks of the philosophical positions they discuss. will be achieved by assessments: 02

Study hours

2 compulsory seminars on research skills and research design: 2 hours
a minimum of 3/4 30-minutes meetings with Supervisor in semester 1: 2 hours
a minimum of 6 30 minutes meetings with Supervisor in semester 2: 3 hours
Private study: 293 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment