Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MSc in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies) (HIAR11075)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | A 15,000 word dissertation on a topic relating to the programme, chosen in conjunction with the supervisor. |
| Course description |
In this course, students conduct extensive independent research on a subject of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor of the student¿s choice.
Subject to availability, and the appropriateness of the topic, students are free to choose any member of staff at the University of Edinburgh whose research and teaching focusses on the Renaissance or Early Modern period.
Dissertation supervision follows the rules set out in the University's Code of Practice for Taught Postgraduate Programmes.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond |
| Course Start Date |
25/09/2017 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
You will write a 15,000 word dissertation in any area of Renaissance / Early Modern Studies.
If the programme is taken part-time, the dissertation will normally be taken in year 2.
The dissertation will allow you to demonstrate your in-depth knowledge of a specific area of research in Renaissance / Early Modern Studies, the research skills you have acquired in this area of study, your ability to situate your chosen area of research within the broader spectrum of debate in Renaissance / Early Modern Studies, your understanding of major questions and debates in your area of research, and your ability to make an original contribution to the field. |
| Feedback |
You will receive oral formative feedback on developing your dissertation topic from your programme director and your supervisor. You will receive further formative feedback from your supervisor on a dissertation statement with a chapter plan, a research plan, and bibliography. You will receive further formative feedback on a draft section of your text from your dissertation supervisor. |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Learn to do an extended piece of original research in the area of Renaissance to Early Modern Studies.
- Acquire a deep knowledge of the historical materials and the current state of research in your chosen area of study.
- Develop a good understanding of the means and processes of independent research in the field of Renaissance / Early Modern Studies.
- Gain important experience of using research resources, devising a methodology, and academic writing in the field of Renaissance / Early Modern Studies.
- Acquire an excellent training for research at MPhil and PhD level in the humanities.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Generic cognitive skills:
- Critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis; identify, conceptualise and define new and abstract problems and issues; develop original and creative responses to problems and issues; critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge.
Communication, ICT and numeracy:
- Communicate with peers, more senior college and specialists.
Autonomy, Accountability and Working with Others:
- Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activites; take responsibility for own work; work in a peer relationship with specialist practitioners. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Yuthika Sharma
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Course secretary | Miss Siobhan Byron
Tel: (0131 6)51 5744
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