Postgraduate Course: Dissertation with Coursework (MScR, Philosophy) (PHIL11040)
Course Outline
School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 140 |
ECTS Credits | 70 |
Summary | Extended dissertation on a topic in Philosophy as agreed with supervisor(s) and approved by Programme Director. |
Course description |
Students will be assessed on their dissertation project and forty credits of courses appropriate to the research area.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | None |
High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate ability to plan and present independent investigation of a philosophic topic or problem
- articulate and engage with arguments for and against philosophical views
- show knowledge of relevant literature, both historical and contemporary
- structure discussion cogently and perspicuously
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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. |
Keywords | research,dissertation |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Jo Wolff
Tel: (0131 6)50 3649
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Course secretary | Miss Sabina Ali
Tel: (0131 6) 50 4400
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