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This module will develop skills such as
1) Time-management techniques
2) Research - the ability to balance analyses of primary sources with secondary studies.
3) Writing and presentation skills - with the production of a 15,000 word dissertation.
The 15,000-word dissertation is at the core of the MA. It will allow you to engage with an area of research that interests you. You will explore the existing historiography of the topic, as well as engaging with a body of primary source evidence in order to make an original contribution in the field. Your work will be carefully supervised by one of the School's experts, with topic to be agreed between the student and the supervisor
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 400 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 600 |
Total | 1,004 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: 15,000 word dissertation | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 100 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
The dissertation is a substantial pieced of original research and writing. The student will pursue this research independently, but within a structured framework which offers significant support. The student will engage in critical writing and reflective learning. Under close guidance from a supervisor, the student will read into the existing historiography of their chosen topic; identify and complete relevant primary source research; and write a 15,000-word dissertation. The supervisor will read and offer feedback and comments on written work, but each chapter will be read only once.