Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description

CODE PHI5099

 
TITLE Dissertation

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
EQF/MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 80

 
DEPARTMENT Philosophy

 
DESCRIPTION As part of the taught MA in Contemporary Western Philosophy every candidate is expected to submit a researched dissertation of 25, 000 words with the total value of 30 ECTS credits on a topic related to the taught components. The choice of topic must be submitted to the Board of Studies of the taught MA and it is the Board that assigns a tutor to supervise the student with the research and writing of the dissertation.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Dissertation

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Dissertation and Oral Examination See note below Yes 100%
Note: Assessment due will vary according to the study-unit availability.

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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