Modern Thought
Master
In Aberdeen
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Aberdeen (Scotland)
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Duration
12 Months
The taught MLitt in Modern Thought is designed to offer students an introduction to the intellectual culture and distinctive approaches of the Centre for Modern Thought.
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About this course
Normally a second-class Honours degree or its equivalent. Students whose first language is not English need to have a minimum of IELTS at 6.5 or TOEFL at 580. The Director of the Centre will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications.
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Course programme
Syllabus
Students will craft a programme of study meeting the degree requirements with the Director of the Centre and their primary supervisor. Teaching staff have exceptional experience in high-level postgraduate teaching and dissertation supervision. The MLitt in Modern Thought offers an ideal combination of freedom and directed study.
First Half-Session
- Topics of Modern Thought I (20 credit points)
- Aspects of Modern Thought (20 credit points)
- Literary Issues (20 credit points)
Second Half-Session
- Research Proposal and Literature Review (10 credit points)
- Topics of Modern Thought II (20 credit points)
- Dissertation Preparation (10 credit points)
Candidates will also select one course of 20 credit points from a designated list of courses.
Candidates may also select a level 5 course from another programme with the permission of the programme co-ordinator and the appropriate Head of Department or Head of School.
Master's Stage
- Dissertation: Modern Thought (60 credit points)
Assessment
By a combination of coursework and written examinations where appropriate for each course. The degree of MLitt shall not be awarded to a candidate who fails to achieve a CAS mark of 9 or above in EL 5909, irrespective of their performance in other courses.
Duration
12 months, full-time.
Additional information
Modern Thought