Postgraduate Course: Supervised Research Essay 1 (DIVI11003)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | A semester-length supervised reading/research course for MTh by Research and MSc by Research students, the topic agreed between the student and his/her supervisor. A minimum of two supervision sessions is involved, and assessment is by an essay of 5,000 words length based on the research. |
| Course description |
Academic Description:
This course is designed for the 'essays + dissertation' track of the Masters by Research programme, where a supervised research project leads to a 5000 word research essay. Students normally complete three research essays. The aim is to foster the development of research and writing skills, to contribute to the formation of the student as a researcher and writer in preparation for a 15000 word dissertation (DIVI 11005).
Syllabus/Outline Content:
This is to be agreed by student and supervisor, as part of the overall pattern of the student's programme. Near the start of Semester 1, student and supervisor submit to the School's Postgraduate Director an agreed plan of topics and deadlines for all three supervised research essays.
Student Learning Experience Information:
Student and supervisor meet 1:1, for a minimum of two supervisions, to discuss resources and research questions for the project.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2023/24, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Essay of 5,000 words |
| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify a good research question, appropriate to address within the scope of a 5000 word essay.
- Demonstrate an ability to research a topic in depth, identifying appropriate sources and methodology.
- Construct a clear and persuasive argument.
- Demonstrate critical reading and critical thinking.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Mark Harris
Tel: (0131 6)50 8914
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Rachel Dutton
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: |
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