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PH402D: DISSERTATION (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

The dissertation is on a topic in philosophy. The specific topic will be chosen by the student with the approval of the supervisor. The choice of topics is restricted insofar as it must fall within the teaching competence of the supervisor.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Beth Lord

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 4
  • Philosophy (PH) (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

In this course you will independently research and write a dissertation of 10,000 words on a topic of your choice in Philosophy. You will be assigned a supervisor who will provide some guidance during this process. The choice of topics is restricted insofar as it must fall within the teaching competence of your supervisor.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Project Report/Dissertation

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

Discussions with supervisor and, to discretion of supervisor, written comments on submitted work (excluding the dissertation itself).

Learning Outcomes
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

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