Undergraduate Course: Philosophy Dissertation - Part 2: Completion (PHIL10119)
Course Outline
School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The course will enable students to research, draft and submit an extended dissertation in a Philosophical topic of their choosing, in consultation with a suitably-qualified and experienced supervisor. |
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
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to:-
- pursue topics in Philosophy through supervised but independently-motivated study;
- construct extended written pieces in Philosophy which demonstrate a suitable grounding in primary and secondary Philosophical literature;
- make use of library and other resources as part of a sustained research project.
- complete a self-contained research project within an agreed schedule.
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Assessment Information
Assessed by a self-contained dissertation of no more than 8,000 words, including a full bibliography; or by two 5,000 word essays including bibliography. |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
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Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
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Reading list |
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Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
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Keywords |
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Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Matthew Nudds
Tel: (0131 6)50 3651
Email: Matthew.Nudds@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Moira Avraam
Tel: (0131 6)50 3661
Email: Moira.Avraam@ed.ac.uk |
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