AH5899 Digital Art History MLitt Dissertation

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

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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

Not Applicable

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Module coordinator

Dr E N Savage

Dr E N Savage
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Module Staff

Dr Emily Savage; Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri; Dr Billy Rough

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Module description

Following the successful completion of the coursework, MLitt students undertake a final project module of 60 credits. The final project should demonstrate an element of independent thinking or originality of thought in the establishment of the argument and be based upon clearly founded research, analysis and interpretation. It should demonstrate the organisational and presentation qualities required for academic work. Students choose one of the following pathways: a traditional independently devised and researched dissertation (15,000 words), or a digital project dissertation that includes a detailed report and reflective essay (8,000 words). For the second pathway, the digital project can take the following forms: a website; data visualisation(s); spatial analysis or a digital map; a digital model or models; or some combination thereof. Students write a 6,000-word report documenting their process and grounding their work in scholarship, and a 2,000-word reflective essay.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS AH5801

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

At times to be arranged with the supervisor.

Scheduled learning hours

4

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

574

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding and development of a body of knowledge
  • Demonstrate critical awareness and evaluation of current problems, issues and new scholarship in the area
  • Understand appropriate methodologies and research techniques
  • Apply in practice knowledge and understanding using transferable and specialist skills
  • Present material in a variety of formats suitable for different contexts
  • Learn from experience through critical reflection on process and outcomes