Module Details
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Title M.A. DISSERTATION
Code PHIL706
Coordinator Dr RK Wiseman
Philosophy
Rachael.Wiseman@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Aims

The aim is for the student to choose a topic of special interest in philosophy and conduct research into this area of interest via reading and private study under the supervison of the supervisor to whom they have been allocated.  


Learning Outcomes

To produce a systematic piece of written work, organised in chapters/sections in the manner of professional and published work in philosophy, so as to show that the research referred to in the Aims has been mastered in a way appropriate to someone with a grasp of the practice of professional philosophy.


Syllabus
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There is no syllabus for this module.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar - 2 x 1 hour supervision sessions.

Seminar - Discussion of how to write a dissertation

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Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   2
2 x 1 hour supervision sessions.
2
Discussion of how to write a dissertation
        4
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 596
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  10-15,000 words  2  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 Notes (applying to all assessments) Dissertations are double-marked. It is not feasible for dissertations to be marked anonymously.  

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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