Postgraduate Course: Long Supervised Research Essay - Track A (DIVI11019)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | A semester-length supervised reading/research course for MRes students, the topic agreed between student and supervisor. Also, with the agreement of their Programme Director, students enrolled on PGT programmes in the School of Divinity can choose a Supervised Research Essay as one of their options. A minimum of two supervision sessions is involved, and assessment is by an essay of 7,000 words length based on the research.
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| Course description |
Academic Description:
This course is designed for the track A of the Masters by Research programme, where a third supervised research project leads to a 7,000 word research essay. Students normally complete three research essays. The aim of the longer supervised research essay is to build up the development of research and writing skills gained in the first two essays. This long essay will be written in the style of an article for an academic journal and to contribute further to the formation of the student as a researcher and writer in preparation for a 15,000 word dissertation.
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 two supervisions, to discuss resources and research questions for the project.
Students will already be familiar with academic articles and will review them in order to examine style and form.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2023/24, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Feedback/Feedforward Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
390 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
One 7000 word research essay: 100% |
| Feedback |
Student and supervisor meet 1:1, for two supervisions, to discuss resources and research questions for the project.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- A high level of knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theories and approaches of a specific area of Theology and Religious Studies
- Post graduate level research skills appropriate to the chosen area
- The ability to think critically and creatively at a postgraduate level about the chosen subject area.
- Preparedness for doctoral work in Theology and Religious Studies.
- An appreciation of the diversity of Theology and Religious Studies and how they relate to other disciplines.
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Reading List
| Indicative Bibliography is not applicable to this research essay, as students select their own topic of study |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
A high level of knowledge and understanding of the concepts, theories and approaches of a specific area of Theology and Religious Studies
- Post graduate level research skills appropriate to the chosen area.
- The ability to think critically and creatively at a postgraduate level about the chosen subject area.
- Preparedness for doctoral work in Theology and Religious Studies.
- An appreciation of the diversity of Theology and Religious Studies and how they relate to other disciplines.
- Active learning skills and transferable skills at graduate level (e.g. study skills, methodological skills and written and oral communication skills)
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Emma Wild-Wood
Tel: (0131 6)50 8977
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Course secretary | Miss Rachel Dutton
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: |
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