PH313-30 Dissertation
Introductory description
The dissertation offers a structured opportunity for independent learning on a topic of philosophical relevance. It is a particularly useful choice for students thinking of going on to graduate work, but it is also relevant for career destinations requiring skills in gathering and synthesising material.
Module aims
The overall aim is to write a 10,000 dissertation on a topic agreed between students and supervisors.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Students may choose their own subject.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Design and carry out a project involving research or a critical review in a chosen field
- Develop a deep knowledge of the chosen research topic
- Develop written communication skills
- Develop time-management skills in the establishment of a research and writing plan
- Develop research skills
- Develop IT skills in presenting the dissertation and using on-line resources while researching the topic.
Research element
Students will be required to complete their own research on a subject of their choice.
Subject specific skills
Researching and writing an extended, original philosophical essay.
Transferable skills
Independent research and writing
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 5 sessions of 1 hour (2%) |
| Private study | 295 hours (98%) |
| Total | 300 hours |
Private study description
Independent research and writing.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A4
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 word dissertation | 100% |
Feedback on assessment
Regular supervision meetings to gain feedback on progress.
Written feedback on the final dissertation, explaining the mark that was given, will be provided through tabula.
Anti-requisite modules
If you take this module, you cannot also take:
- PH353-15 Independent Project
- PH385-30 Philosophy and Literature Dissertation
- PH386-15 Philosophy and Literature Independent Project
- PH3A8-30 PPL Dissertation
- PH3B2-30 PPE Dissertation
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 3 of UPHA-VL78 BA in Philosophy with Psychology
- Year 4 of UPHA-VL79 BA in Philosophy with Psychology (with Intercalated year)
- Year 3 of UHIA-V1V5 Undergraduate History and Philosophy
- Year 4 of UHIA-V1V6 Undergraduate History and Philosophy (with Year Abroad)
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UMAA-GV17 Undergraduate Mathematics and Philosophy
- Year 3 of GV17 Mathematics and Philosophy
- Year 3 of GV17 Mathematics and Philosophy
- Year 3 of GV17 Mathematics and Philosophy
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UMAA-GV18 Undergraduate Mathematics and Philosophy with Intercalated Year
- Year 4 of GV18 Mathematics and Philosophy with Intercalated Year
- Year 4 of GV18 Mathematics and Philosophy with Intercalated Year
- Year 4 of UMAA-GV19 Undergraduate Mathematics and Philosophy with Specialism in Logic and Foundations
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UPHA-V700 Undergraduate Philosophy
- Year 3 of V700 Philosophy
- Year 3 of V700 Philosophy
- Year 4 of V700 Philosophy
- Year 4 of V700 Philosophy
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UIPA-V5L8 Undergraduate Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development
- Year 3 of V5L8 Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development
- Year 3 of V5L8 Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development
- Year 4 of UIPA-V5L9 Undergraduate Philosophy and Global Sustainable Development (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of UPHA-VQ72 Undergraduate Philosophy and Literature
- Year 4 of UPHA-VQ73 Undergraduate Philosophy and Literature with Intercalated Year
- Year 4 of UPHA-VL80 Undergraduate Philosophy with Psychology (with Work Placement)
- Year 3 of UPHA-VQ52 Undergraduate Philosophy, Literature and Classics
- Year 4 of UPHA-VQ53 Undergraduate Philosophy, Literature and Classics (with Work Placement)