CL5099 Dissertation for MLitt Programme/s

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Full Year

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 Staff

Individual supervisors assigned as required

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

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. The completed dissertation of not more than 15,000 words must be submitted by the end of August.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (Dissertation) = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual Supervision

Guided independent study hours

600

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Identify and formulate research questions, justifying their importance for the production of knowledge in the field of Classics
  • Formulate and develop scholarly arguments that address the proposed question in a clear and structured way
  • Analyse critically the scholarly production relevant to their topic of research
  • Interpret the evidence available in a clear and systematic manner
  • Discuss theoretical and methodological approaches relevant to their field of studies
  • Produce academic work according to the standards set by the School of Classics, both in terms of content and presentation, as set out in the PG handbook