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Directed Independent Study

Dissertations

PHI9YY	Philosophy Dissertation This Dissertation is equivalent to two ordinary modules (44 credits) and is taken across semesters 7 and 8.  It is available only to students in the final year of the Single Honours programme in Philosophy. Click here for a dissertation proposal form.
PHI9ZZ	Philosophy Dissertation This Dissertation is equivalent to one ordinary module (22 credits) and is taken in semester 8.  It is available to students in semester 8 of the Single Honours Programme and most Combined Honours programmes. Click here for a dissertation proposal form.

 

Dissertation projects are devised by students in consultation with suitable members of staff. To undertake a dissertation project you need to submit a proposal that has been discussed with and ‘signed off’ by a member of staff. The proposal will then be approved by the Department and a supervisor assigned.

Before deciding to undertake a dissertation you should think seriously about whether this is the form of Directed Independent Study that best suits your talents and interests. We have summarized some of the things you should think about in an advice page, Which form of Directed Independent Study should you choose?

Proposals for PHI9YY dissertations must be submitted in the April/May prior to the academic year in which the project is undertaken. Proposals for PHI9ZZ dissertations must be submitted in the November prior to the Spring semester in which the project is undertaken. Exact submission dates and proposal forms are given below.

 

Registering for PHI9YY for the Autumn and Spring semesters

You must submit a Dissertation proposal, on a form available HERE, by May 4 at the latest. 

 

Registering for PHI9ZZ for the Spring semester

If you are in a position to settle the topic of your proposed dissertation at the end of semester 6, you should submit a proposal as described above for PHI9YY.

However, it is understood that you may not yet have decided on a topic. In this case you may still register on line to take PHI9ZZ. Your registration will be regarded as provisional on your submitting a satisfactory dissertation proposal during the Autumn semester (semester 7).

Students who register in this way must submit a proposal, on the form available HERE, by November 21.

This will allow time for the proposal to be considered by the Department (and, should this prove necessary, a change of registration at the end of the Autumn semester).