Studying at York
MA Project Essay - PHI00013M
- Department: Philosophy
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
| B | Spring Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The aim of this module is to give students experience in researching and writing on a well-defined philosophical problem.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will have:
- Carried out research largely on their own under the guidance of a supervisor
- Acquired experience in independent research
- Worked on an essay developing a point of view on the chosen topic of research
Module content
This module is designed to enable students with specialised interests to pursue independently a topic of their own choosing. Students taking this module propose an independent study topic which must be approved by the Board of Studies at its Week 6 meeting of the Autumn Term. If approved, the student will work under the supervision of a member of staff.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Feedback on formative work will be returned by a date agreed with the project supervisor.
Feedback on summative work will be returned 4 weeks after submission.
Indicative reading
None