GRC40350 Thesis

Academic Year 2023/2024

For this module students research and write a thesis of 12,000 to 15,000 words on a topic relating to some aspect of the ancient world or its reception, selected in consultation with an appointed supervisor.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

In order to successfully complete this module, students should demonstrate an ability to:
*work with their supervisor in order to design and execute an independent research project;
*analyse, and critically engage with, relevant ancient material;
*analyse, and critically engage with, relevant modern scholarship;
*formulate and put forward an argument (thesis statement) that is supported by evidence and reasoning;
*clearly structure and communicate their independent research in alignment with School formatting guidelines;


Indicative Module Content:

Content varies according to thesis topic chosen.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

0
Specified Learning Activities

100
Autonomous Student Learning

500
Total

600
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is completed through independent study and scheduled meetings with a designated supervisor. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange meetings with a supervisor. Where any concerns may arise, please contact the module coordinator.

In the first trimester the module coordinator/postgraduate coordinator will meet with students in order to discuss possible topics for research. Students will then be assigned a supervisor who will help guide them through the initial process of refining their topic of study. During the year the student will arrange to meet with their supervisor to discuss their ideas and to set targets and deadlines.

Please note that due to planned staff leave, changes to staff workload, and unexpected events, e.g. illness, supervision may be carried out by more than one member of staff. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Thesis of 12,000-15,000 words Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive individual feedback on drafts of sections of their thesis.

Name Role
Dr Martin Brady Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Joanna Day Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Philip De Souza Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Helen Dixon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Christopher Farrell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Michael Lloyd Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Bridget Martin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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