2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA History and Philosophy of Science (Part-Time)
| Programme code: | MA-HPSC-PT | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 24 Months | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
| Programme manager: | Steven French | Contact address: | s.r.d.french@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Normally a good Honours Degree (2:1 or above) in relevant discipline or equivalent
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Philosophy, Religion and History of Science
Programme specification:
The programme will:
i) provide students with an overview of major historical and philosophical themes in understanding the history and philosophy of modern science;
ii) develop their analytic skills in relation to either philosophical or historical research;
iii) introduce them to current debates in HPS research and enable them to locate their own position and pursue their own interests in relation to those debates;
iv) allow students to pursue a personal interest in a specialised area of History and Philosophy of Science by taking an appropriate elective module;
v) develop students skills in the practice of independent research in a specialised area of History and Philosophy of Science.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates are required to study and pass 90 credits in year 1.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| HPSC5201M | Current Approaches in the History of Science, Technology & Medicine | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5620M | Philosophy of Science: Classic Debates & Current Trends | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Candidates must choose 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| HIST5815M | The European Enlightenment | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| HIST5875M | Lifecycles: Birth, Death and Illness in the Middle Ages | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| HPSC5150M | Historical Skills and Practices | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5171M | Topics in the Philosophy of Physics | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5320M | Science and Religion Historically Considered | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5400M | Advanced Topics in History and Philosophy of Biology | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5510M | Advanced Topics in Realism and Representation in Science | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5601M | History & Theory of Modern Science Communication | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5610M | Advanced Topics in Metaphysics of Science | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5630M | Special Option (History of Science) | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| HPSC5640M | Special Option (Philosophy of Science) | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5750M | Science in the Museum: Interpretations & Practices | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| HPSC5800M | The Origin of Modern Medicine (Birth of the Clinic) | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL5001M | Analytic Philosophy A | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL5002M | Analytic Philosophy B | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates are required to study and pass 90 credits in year 2.
Compulsory modules:
Optional modules:
Candidates are required to study one of the following dissertation modules:
| HPSC5140M | History and Philosophy of Science: Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | |
| HPSC5910M | History and Philosophy of Science: Extended Dissertation | 90 credits | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) |
Candidates may choose to study up to 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| HIST5815M | The European Enlightenment | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| HIST5875M | Lifecycles: Birth, Death and Illness in the Middle Ages | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| HPSC5150M | Historical Skills and Practices | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5171M | Topics in the Philosophy of Physics | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5320M | Science and Religion Historically Considered | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5400M | Advanced Topics in History and Philosophy of Biology | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5510M | Advanced Topics in Realism and Representation in Science | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5601M | History & Theory of Modern Science Communication | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| HPSC5610M | Advanced Topics in Metaphysics of Science | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5630M | Special Option (History of Science) | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| HPSC5640M | Special Option (Philosophy of Science) | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| HPSC5750M | Science in the Museum: Interpretations & Practices | 30 credits | Not running in 201617 | |
| HPSC5800M | The Origin of Modern Medicine (Birth of the Clinic) | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL5001M | Analytic Philosophy A | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL5002M | Analytic Philosophy B | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Last updated: 27/04/2016
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