Postgraduate Course: Dissertation: Part-Time MSc Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (Online) (PHIL11157)
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 | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | Students will focus their dissertation on a relevant topic as agreed with supervisor(s) and approved by Programme Director. |
| Course description |
The dissertation will involve a research project within the fields of epistemology, ethics and philosophy of mind and cognitive science, including projects at the intersection of one or more of these fields.
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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:
- develop a philosophical argument at length
- apply the philosophical techniques they have learnt in the taught courses
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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 | independent research skills,argument,writing skills |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alasdair Richmond
Tel: (0131 6)50 3656
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Course secretary | Ms Olivia Coltman
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