PH421
Dissertation Seminar - Philosophy and Public Policy
This information is for the 2023/24 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 2022/23: 39
Average class size 2022/23: 20
Controlled access 2022/23: No
Value: Non-credit bearing
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