University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module aims to provide a critical appreciation of the main contemporary moral theories. It provides an in-depth examination of consequentialism - the view that one should always act so as to bring about the most good - as well as objections to the view and its main alternatives: e.g., Aristotelianism, feminist ethics, Kantianism.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PY4808

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 1-hour lecture and 1 x 2-hour seminar.

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 270

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 1 or more essays to a total of 7,000 words

Personnel