Postgraduate Module Descriptor

PHLM009: Dissertation

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to allow you to focus on a philosophical topic and methodology of your choice and engage in a sustained, in-depth piece of philosophical research

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here - you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills	1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a specialised subject area in philosophy. 2. Design an individual research programme, incorporating appropriate philosophical research methods 3. Collate and analyse subject-specific information from a range of appropriate sources
Discipline-Specific Skills	4. Assimilate and critically analyse data from an appropriate range of sources 5. Develop cogent philosophical argument 6. Communicate complex philosophical arguments and ideas effectively in writing.
Personal and Key Skills	7. Undertake an individual research project 8. Use IT for information retrieval and presentation 9. Manage your own work

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

Student-led workshop on 'Dissertation research and writing.'
At least four supervision meetings: one to initiative the dissertation followed by three meetings to give academic guidance including specific feedback on draft work

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
6	594	0

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	4	One-to-one supervision
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	2	Dissertation workshop
Guided Independent Study	594	Independent study

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).