PHI9002 : Philosophy MLitt Research Dissertation
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Andrea Rehberg
- Other Staff: Dr Michael Lewis, Dr Daniel Koczy, Professor David Rose, Dr Stephen Overy, Dr Adam Potts, Dr Miriam Baldwin, Dr Shreyaa Bhatt, Dr Lorenzo Chiesa, Dr Tina Chanter
- Owning School: School X
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 60 |
| ECTS Credits: | 40.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module consists of a detailed, advanced study which relates directly to the specific subject or theme of the MLitt, developing your MLitt topic through independent but guided research supported by supervision meetings, and producing an extensive piece of work.
This module aims to broaden and deepen a student’s knowledge and understanding of their specific research subject or theme by developing guided independent research.
Outline Of Syllabus
The dissertation should normally be between 16,000-24,000 words in length and consist of a detailed, advanced study which relates directly to the specific subject or theme of the MLitt. The subject of the dissertation will be extensively discussed with, and must be approved by, your supervisor. The majority of the work for this extensive piece of research will either be undertaken in the Summer period, for full-time students, or the Summer period of the second year of study, for part-time students.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 790:00 | 790:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Total | 800:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The MLitt is an introduction to a research degree so the scheduled supervisory meetings should be geared towards directing and consolidating independent study by the student.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | 3 | M | 100 | 16,000-20,000 words, to be completed in semester 3 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PHI9002's Timetable