Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHIL3001 | Philosophy | 3 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PHIL3001
- School
- Philosophy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
A dissertation of 5,000-7,000 words on a philosophical topic approved by the Module Convenor. Enrolment is by permission of the module convenor. To be permitted to take the module, students must submit a suitable proposal to the convenor by a specified deadline in advance of the start of the semester.
Target Students
Third year SH/JH Philosophy students. Also available to exchange students. Students are not permitted to take both PHIL3001 and PHIL3002. Participation is subject to submitting a satisfactory proposal. Please contact the module convenor for details
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 4 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 3 weeks
Initial meeting with supervisor plus further meetings up to a maximum of 4 contact hours in total of individual supervision. Breakdown of hours: Individual supervision - 4 hours; Lectures - 3 hours; Dissertation preparation - 193 hours
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: One 5000-7000 word dissertation
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aim of this module is to provide you with an opportunity to write a 5,000-7,000 word dissertation on a philosophical topic, the precise subject of which is by agreement with your supervisor and the module convenor. At the completion of the module you will understand how to plan and structure a longer piece of work as well as learning how to search for relevant literature. You will have had an opportunity to work independently and appreciate how to work with a supervisor who will offer you support and guidance. You will also have had an opportunity to gain a relatively deep knowledge of some area of philosophy.Learning Outcomes
Through writing your long essay and having discussions with your supervisor, you will develop the capacity to systematically search different types of literature and identify relevant material for your specific topic;
You will be able to plan and structure a longer piece of philosophical writing;
You will understand how supervisory relationships can best work;
You will develop your ability to present relatively detailed arguments;
and you will increase your capacity to draw conclusions about which positions are most strongly supported.