Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MScR, Philosophy) (PHIL11036)
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 | 180 |
ECTS Credits | 90 |
| Summary | Extended dissertation on a topic in Philosophy as agreed with supervisor(s) and approved by Programme Director. |
| Course description |
Students will work on their dissertation throughout their entire studies and will only be assessed on the dissertation project.
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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
- structure discussion cogently and perspicuously
- show knowledge of relevant literature, both historical and contemporary
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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 | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alix Cohen
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Course secretary | Ms Becky Verdon
Tel: (0131 6)50 3860
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