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Graduate Diploma Project - PHI00043H

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  • Department: Philosophy
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. David Ingram
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2024-25

Module summary

The module is designed to allow students to pursue independently a topic of their own choosing under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2024-25

Module aims

  • To give students experience in focusing on writing on a well-defined philosophical problem, chosen by themselves with guidance from a supervisor.
  • To develop students’ abilities to apply philosophical tools and techniques, in order to advance understanding of intellectual problems, and to provide a grounding for further independent research.

Module learning outcomes

  • Students should be able to display an in-depth and systematic understanding of a philosophical topic of their choosing, with a grasp of the forefront of current research in the area, providing a solid grounding for further independent research on related topics.
  • Students should be able to analyse complex areas of knowledge, displaying critical awareness; synthesise information and ideas from a variety of sources at the forefront of the discipline; evaluate research critically; and show originality in the discussion and application of ideas from the philosophical literature in developing their own arguments.
  • Students should show the ability to work autonomously and self critically.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Essay		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Essay		 N/A 100

Module feedback

All feedback will be returned in line with University and Departmental policy.

Indicative reading

To be agreed with Project Supervisor.


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