Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| THEO3003 | Philosophy | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- THEO3003
- School
- Philosophy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Students will research and write a dissertation on a subject and title selected in consultation with academic staff in the department and approved by the module convenor. They will attend an introductory lectures on research skills, library sessions, and attend seminars by staff. They will also attend individual supervisions.
Students will receive tutorial guidance on the subject of their dissertation and on methods of research, preparation and bibliography at the end of their second year.
Target Students
Only available to Level 3 students on Joint Honours Religion, Philosophy and Ethics and Joint Honours Philosophy and Theology
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 4 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 3 weeks
3x1hr lectures 4x1hr supervisions 193hrs individual research
Assessment
- 100% Dissertation: One 5000 - 7000 word dissertation
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To give students opportunity to undertake an extended piece of investigative and synthesising work on a subject that is of particular interest to them and to produce a final written dissertation of 4000--7000 words. This will provide practice in researching a topic independently and in depth, making use of a range of primary and/or secondary information sources; and formulating coherent and sustained analysis and argument in both writing and speech.Learning Outcomes
Students will be equipped to undertake more extensive research on a self-motivated basis as a result of successful completion of a dissertation
In particular they will develop skills of investigation
The synthesising of research results
Gain experience of the presentation of an extended and coherent piece of work in writing
The exercise will be particularly useful for those who wish to undertake post-graduate research at some stage in the future.