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Applied Ethics: Directed Research (PHIL90005)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: ccordner@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: ccordner@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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An individually negotiated research project in which students investigate a topic in applied ethics.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- show an in-depth understanding of a particular ethical issue or issues in professional life;
- show the ability to search out relevant literature, both of a philosophical and of an empirical nature, on the topic, and to comprehend and evaluate such literature;
- demonstrate the ability to identify a range of opinions on the chosen topic, to give a clear account of the arguments for these opinions and to construct reasoned counter-arguments;
- indicate an awareness of how the chosen topic is related to its broader social and intellectual context.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
A 5000 word research essay, or a report on internship project, due in the final three weeks of semester (100%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christopher Cordner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor throughout period of enrollment. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Email: ccordner@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Christopher Cordner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with supervisor throughout period of enrollment. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Email: ccordner@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is for students admitted into the Master of Arts in Professional and Applied Ethics or the Advanced Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Arts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no prescribed or recommended texts for this subject. The supervisor will discuss reading appropriate to the specific topics that the student has chosen to address.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) Specialisation (formal) Professional Ethics Informal specialisation 200 points Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Professional Ethics Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Professional Ethics Specialisation (formal) Professional Ethics - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022