PH421     
Dissertation Seminar - Philosophy and Public Policy

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Kieran Oberman

Availability

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy. This course is not available as an outside option.

Course content

Aim: This course helps students on the MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy develop their philosophical research and writing skills. It clarifies expectations surrounding the MSc dissertation, which is an extended piece of writing that students are expected to complete over the summer. One of the course's main aims is to help student settle for a relevant dissertation topic that they feel comfortable with. 

Teaching

10 hours of seminars in the AT. 14 hours of seminars in the ST.

Seminars will cover key research and writing skills, as well as provide opportunites to discuss potential research topics. Students are required to present their MSc dissertations as work in progress (the precise format of these sessions will be organised in-year).

 

Formative coursework

Presentation of own dissertation as work in progress.

Some very short homework tasks may also be assigned throughout the year.

Indicative reading

None.

Assessment

This course is not assessed.

Key facts

Department: Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method

Total students 2023/24: 38

Average class size 2023/24: 19

Controlled access 2023/24: No

Value: Non-credit bearing

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