DI5099 Dissertation for MLitt Programme/s

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

At times to be arranged with the supervisor.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. A completed dissertation of not more than 15,000 (excluding bibliography) words must be submitted by a date specified in August.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced and detailed knowledge of the topic examined in the dissertation, properly informed by the broader context of the field(s) of study within Divinity (and, where appropriate, other disciplines).
  • Evince an advanced capability to Identify and refine viable research questions and to deploy and defend an appropriate methodology.
  • Accurately represent the arguments of a range of appropriate scholars.
  • Offer critical evaluation of accurately cited sources.
  • Expound and defend an argument in the light of advanced critical discussion.