Postgraduate Module Descriptor


SOCM013: Independent Study in Sociology and Philosophy

This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level7
Credits30 ECTS Value15
Term(s) and duration

This module ran during term 2 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Adam Toon (Lecturer)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

This module is designed for MA programmes in Sociology and Philosophy, but it may be open to those on other MA programmes. It allows you to work closely with a supervising member of staff on a topic, text, or thinker appropriate to your MA programme. You will be responsible for approaching an appropriate staff member and obtaining agreement for supervision. You will then designs, in close consultation with the supervisor, a programme of research and a schedule of tuition that culminates in a long essay that functions as an in-depth literature review.

Module created

01/10/2010

Last revised

14/08/2012