| CODE | MRT5800 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Dissertation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 30 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Moral Theology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The overall aim of the dissertation is to allow students to extend their understanding of bioethics by pursuing an independent research project on a chosen topic. It thus offers students the opportunity to acquire a detailed understanding of a particular area of bioethics, including an in-depth knowledge of the relevant literature on the chosen subject matter. Learning Objectives On completion of the dissertation, students should be able: a) to write critically on particular bioethical issues; b) to analyse and articulate complex issues independently, systematically and critically; c) to undertake sustained critical analysis; d) to continue their own competence in research, specialization and personal formation. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | **September Assessment Session: Students who fail to obtain an overall pass mark will be re-examined in the Dissertation. However, the resit availability for the Oral Examination is at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. | ||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Dissertation | ||||||||
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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