HPSC5910M History and Philosophy of Science: Extended Dissertation
90 Credits Class Size: 10
Module manager: Jon Topham
Email: J.R.Topham@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) View Timetable
Year running
2024/25
Mutually Exclusive
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...
Produce an independent and critical piece of work on a selected topic within the field of history and philosophy of science. The student should show a good grasp of the chosen field and relevant important literature, and display the ability to formulate a rigorous and independent extended argument.
Learning outcomes
Detailed and critical understanding of the relevant field, depending on the topic of the dissertation.
Skills outcomes
The module will develop skills in independent research. Some skills will depend upon the student’s choice of topic.
Syllabus
To be developed in consultation with the supervisor.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Tutorial |
9 |
1 |
9 |
| Private study hours |
891 |
| Total Contact hours |
9 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
900 |
Private study
Up to 500 hours gathering and reading resources, note-taking and thinking
Up to 400 hours drafting & re-drafting for dissertation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Supervisions
Occasional informal conversation and email correspondence
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Essay or Dissertation |
1 x dissertation 18,000-20,000 words |
100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 29/04/2024
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