MPhil/PhD in Philosophy of the Social Sciences
Programme Code: RPPHSS
Department: Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
For students starting this programme of study in 2017/18
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
In addition to progressing with their research, students are expected to take the listed training and transferable skills courses. Students may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with their supervisor. All programmes of study should be agreed with the supervisor at the start of the year.
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Course number, title (unit value) | |
Year 1 | ||
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Training courses |
Compulsory (examined/not examined): | |
1. |
MY551 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (0.5) | |
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3. |
MY521 Qualitative Research Methods (0.5) | |
4. |
One of the following: | |
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5. |
PH458 Evidence and Policy (0.5) | |
6. |
Students also attend a Research Seminar in the Department. | |
Year 2 | ||
Training courses |
Compulsory (examined): | |
7. |
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8. |
MY500 Fundamentals of Social Science Research Design (0.5) | |
Years 3-4 | ||
Thesis |
Completion of the thesis. | |
Footnotes
A : If students have previous logic training
# means there may be prerequisites for this course. Please view the course guide for more information.
Progression and upgrade requirements
Successful completion of work required for each year is a necessary condition for re-registration in the following year; and for upgrading from MPhil to PhD status. During the first year students must write a first chapter of the thesis as well as an outline (research plan) of the rest of the thesis. The chapter should be around 40 pages; the research plan around 10 pages. Both have to be handed in to the Departmental Office by 1 September. This upgrading will normally take place after the successful completion of Year 1 requirements. Once you are registered for the PhD that registration will be backdated to the start of your MPhil/PhD studies.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.
