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Programme: MSocSci Philosophy, Politics and Economics

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Code	Faculty
01253035	Faculty of Humanities

Credits	Duration
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 180

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Admission requirements

A BSocSciHons (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) degree or any equivalent degree from other Institutions.
An average of 70% for the honours degree is required.

Additional requirements

Students with an average of between 68% and 70% in the majors/fields of specialisation could be considered for admission under special conditions. Apply to the programme manager.
Prospective students may be required to do additional work/modules (for non-degree purposes) to enable them to reach the desired level of research capability, should it be found that they have not completed an appropriate research component at honours level.

Pass with distinction

For the degree to be awarded with distinction a student must obtain a minimum of 75% for the dissertation.

Core modules

FIL 891

Dissertation: Philosophy, politics and economics 891

Credits: 180.00

Module content:
Research dissertation on an appropriate topic spanning all three disciplines – Philosophy, Political Sciences and Economics as approved by the head of the home department (Philosophy).

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