Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MScR, Philosophy) (PHIL11036)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
180 |
| Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Extended dissertation on a topic in Philosophy as agreed with supervisor(s) and approved by Programme Director. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate ability to plan and present independent investigation of a philosophic topic or problem
- To articulate and engage with arguments for and against philosophical views
- To structure discussion cogently and perspicuously
- To show knowledge of relevant literature, both historical and contemporary |
Assessment Information
| Dissertation of 30,000 words. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Duncan Pritchard
Tel:
Email: duncan.pritchard@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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