PHI-40002 - Module Specification School of Social Sciences Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 01 May 2024
PHI-40002 - Dissertation - Philosophy 90
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 90
Study Hours: 900
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
None
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2024/25
The module aims to provide guidance in the writing of a masters-level dissertation and in developing appropriate techniques of research through the preparation and writing of a dissertation. The module thus aims to develop students¿ ability to identify a research/dissertation topic, formulate appropriate research questions and hypotheses, and find and identify relevant literature and sources. It also aims to develop students¿ ability to plan, structure and complete a more substantial piece of independent work, potentially as a preparation for doctoral work.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a sound understanding of the different stages of research: 1Demonstrate the ability to conduct individual research in philosophy: 1Identify and analyse solutions to philosophical problems: 1Communicate a reasoned and effective argument: 1Plan, structure and complete a substantial piece of work in philosophy: 1
Study hours
20 hours: contact with supervisor20 hours: guided development of research skills, using resources provided online560 hours: independent study - identification of topic, formulation of research question, research design and methodology, reading and researching dissertation 300 hours: preparation and writing of dissertation
School Rules
None
Description of Module Assessment