THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2017/2018

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : Edinburgh College of Art : History of Art

Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (MSc in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies) (HIAR11075)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryA 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.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) 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
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.
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Learn to do an extended piece of original research in the area of Renaissance to Early Modern Studies.
  2. Acquire a deep knowledge of the historical materials and the current state of research in your chosen area of study.
  3. Develop a good understanding of the means and processes of independent research in the field of Renaissance / Early Modern Studies.
  4. Gain important experience of using research resources, devising a methodology, and academic writing in the field of Renaissance / Early Modern Studies.
  5. Acquire an excellent training for research at MPhil and PhD level in the humanities.
Reading List
None
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.
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Yuthika Sharma
Tel:
Email:
Course secretaryMiss Siobhan Byron
Tel: (0131 6)51 5744
Email:
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Combined Course Timetable
Prospectuses
Important Information
 
© Copyright 2017 The University of Edinburgh - 6 February 2017 7:58 pm