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PY4699 Dissertation in Philosophy

Academic year(s): 2025-2026

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Both

Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours Programme.

Planned timetable: To be confirmed.

This module aims to develop the philosophical skills of literature review, accurate exposition, clear analysis, and critical thinking for oneself, by writing a dissertation on a selected topic, with the supervision of a tutor. Students must apply to do a dissertation during early pre-advising.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PY1006 or pass PY1012

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PY3803 or take PY4698 or take PY4802 or take PY4701

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 5 supervision meetings over one semester, plus 1 x 2-hour training session.

Scheduled learning hours: 7

Guided independent study hours: 293

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Dissertation = 100%

Re-assessment: No Re-assessment available