Unit name | Dissertation |
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Unit code | CLAS32315 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Lampe |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Classics & Ancient History |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The aim of this unit is to support students to produce a high-quality research-based dissertation that represents their own work. The unit is designed to allow students to identify a topic or research question which interests them, follow that interest through independently by studying extensively and over a sustained period this topic, and to develop their skills in detailed, self-motivated independent research. Students undertake supervised research to produce a written project of up to 10,000 words.
Students work with a supervisor to identify research questions or concerns, to determine appropriate research methods, formulate their argument and structure a dissertation. This offers students the opportunity to demonstrate their command of academic research and writing skills on a large-scale project, and to develop skills transferable for other working environments, as well as for postgraduate study in a variety of disciplinary and vocational areas.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate:
two-hour research seminar every fortnight
2 x full-day dissertation retreats
one-hour writing lab weekly
Supervisions according to need, timetabled on a weekly basis
10,000 word dissertation (100%)
As relevant to the dissertation subject.