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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences : Philosophy

Postgraduate Course: Ancient Philosophy Dissertation (MSc/Dip) (PHIL11052)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryThe programme of which this dissertation forms a part is intended to provide an intensive grounding in ancient philosophy, its methodology, and techniques of research.

The dissertation will be written during the second semester and summer vacation, and should be 8000 words long.

The topic and plan of writing will be agreed in advance with the student's supervisor.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2018/19, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 578 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) The word limit for the dissertation is 8,000 words. For certain projects, it may be necessary for students to write a slightly longer dissertation up to 10,000 words, and you should consult your supervisor for approval if you feel that this may apply to you.
Feedback - Students should arrange to meet regularly with their dissertation supervisor for guidance on structure and content of dissertation project.
- Students can have meetings with their programme director and personal tutor for more general feedback on the dissertation component of their programme.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. develop a philosophical argument at length
  2. apply the philosophical techniques they have learnt in the taught courses
  3. use the analytical and exegetical skills they have acquired in the study of ancient philosophical texts
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Research skills, personal effectiveness, intellectual skills
Additional Class Delivery Information Students should agree on a dissertation topic and supervisor, with whom they are expected to keep in close contact throughout their research project.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Inna Kupreeva
Tel: (0131 6)50 3653
Email: inna.kupreeva@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Becky Verdon
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Rebecca.Verdon@ed.ac.uk
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