The aim is for the student to choose a topic of special interest in philosophy and conduct research into this area of interest via reading and private study under the supervison of the supervisor to whom they have been allocated.

(LO1) To produce a systematic piece of written work, organised in chapters/sections in the manner of professional and published work in philosophy, so as to show that the research referred to in the Aims has been mastered in a way appropriate to someone with a grasp of the practice of professional philosophy.

(S1) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

(S2) Digital scholarship participating in emerging academic, professional and research practices that depend on digital systems

(S3) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information

(S4) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

(S5) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S6) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics

(S7) Self-management readiness to accept responsibility (i.e. leadership), flexibility, resilience, self-starting, initiative, integrity, willingness to take risks, appropriate assertiveness, time management, readiness to improve own performance based on feedback/reflective learning

There is no syllabus for this module.

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: 2 x 1 hour supervision sessions.
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Discussion of how to write a dissertation
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided