PH499
Dissertation
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Jason Alexander, Prof Luc Bovens, Dr Alexander Voorhoeve and Dr Bryan Roberts
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Economics and Philosophy, MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy, MSc in Philosophy of Science and MSc in Philosophy of the Social Sciences. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
Students are required to write a 10,000-word dissertation (7,000 for MSc Economics and Philosophy) on a topic within the field covered by their course of study and approved by the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in the LT.
The course is assessed 100% by Dissertation. Dissertations must be submitted on a specified date in September in the academic year registered. (Part-time students are required to submit their dissertations in the September of their second year of part-time registration). All details are given in the Departmental course booklet.
Student performance results
(2010/11 - 2012/13 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 36.2 |
| Merit | 43.3 |
| Pass | 18.3 |
| Fail | 2.2 |
Key facts
Department: Philosophy
Total students 2013/14: 74
Average class size 2013/14: Unavailable
Controlled access 2013/14: No
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Communication
- Specialist skills
