Postgraduate Course: MSc by Research in German Dissertation (ELCG11006)

Course Outline
School	School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures	College	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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	The MSc by Research dissertation is a piece of independent research, conducted and written over the spring and summer.
Course description	The aim of the dissertation is to produce a piece of independent research in the field of German Studies. The dissertation is 15,000 words in length, including footnotes but excluding the bibliography and appendices. Students will receive regular supervision and will be expected to liaise regularly with their supervisor and submit material for comment at agreed times. Supervisors will not read and comment on full drafts of the dissertation. Two copies of the dissertation must be submitted to the Graduate School office, room 1.13, 50 George Square, by the August deadline. Students must also submit an electronic copy of their dissertation via Learn.

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2022/23, Not available to visiting students (SS1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 600 ( Lecture Hours 5, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 583 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	Dissertation of 15,000 words to be submitted.
Feedback	Feedback will be given on the dissertation abstract and research proposal, and on the dissertation plans at regular intervals.
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate that they have planned and undertaken independent research guided by and contributing to the theory and knowledge in their chosen subject area Demonstrated a critical understanding of specialist theories, concepts and ideas in the chosen subject area Used a range of specialised skills, techniques and practices to produce original research and further the knowledge and understanding of the subject area Presented the insights obtained in a manner consistent with academic standards and conventions Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in relation to the research undertaken