Undergraduate Course: History Dissertation (HIST10309)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | History |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This is an independent piece of work by 4th year students, based chiefly on primary sources. The Supervisor provides guidance to the student at several key stages of the project, but the essence is one of independent study and research by the student himself/herself. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | A pass in 40 credits of third level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783). |
| Additional Costs | Nil. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
As in indicated below the Dissertation is based on independent research. Accordingly there are no scheduled class hours. Supervisors and students arrange on a one-to-one basis times for them to meet to discuss the various stages of the project. |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
387 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| These are in line with the general aims of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. |
Assessment Information
One research proposal (5%)
One written dissertation (95%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Dissertation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Julius Ruiz
Tel: (0131 6)50 3760
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Sophie Lockwood
Tel: (0131 6)50 3767
Email: |
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