AH3906 Art History Independent Research Project: MA Combined Studies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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 9

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.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on the Evening Degree Programme

Planned timetable

N/A

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

Module coordinator

Dr W W Rough

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

Module Staff

Dr Billy Rough

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

Module description

The 30-credit Independent Research Project (IRP) may be taken by MA Combined Studies students who have completed pre-requisites in Art History. The IRP offers an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to undertake independent research in art history on a topic that is close to your individual interests. It consists of a 1000-word Literature Review and Sample Bibliography, and a 4000-word thesis (including footnotes but excluding bibliography) accompanied by images where appropriate. It is intended to provide evidence of your ability to perform self-directed academic research, and to bring to completion a self-formulated project. The IRP assesses your capacity to work independently, meaning (a) the topic is identified and formulated by you (b) you are answerable for structuring the shape of your account, and (c) you assume full responsibility for maintaining a timetable that enables you to complete assessments before the final deadline.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE AH1901 AND TAKE AH2901 AND TAKE AT LEAST 2 MODULES FROM {AH3901, AH3902, AH3904, AH3905}

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours. Students will watch a pre-recorded Introductory Video at the beginning of the module then arrange 4 x meetings with their supervisor to discuss their project. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning

Scheduled learning hours

5

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

Guided independent study hours

280

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent research
  • Demonstrate high levels of familiarity with the scholarship in your chosen field
  • Show initiative in sourcing relevant documentary material
  • Use detailed evidence to construct convincing independent arguments
  • Develop a prose style that is articulate, creative and fluent
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow academic conventions accurately

AH3906 Art History Independent Research Project: MA Combined Studies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

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 9

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.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on the Evening Degree Programme

Planned timetable

N/A

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

Module coordinator

Dr W W Rough

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

Module Staff

Dr Billy Rough

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

Module description

The 30-credit Independent Research Project (IRP) may be taken by MA Combined Studies students who have completed pre-requisites in Art History. The IRP offers an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to undertake independent research in art history on a topic that is close to your individual interests. It consists of a 1000-word Literature Review and Sample Bibliography, and a 4000-word thesis (including footnotes but excluding bibliography) accompanied by images where appropriate. It is intended to provide evidence of your ability to perform self-directed academic research, and to bring to completion a self-formulated project. The IRP assesses your capacity to work independently, meaning (a) the topic is identified and formulated by you (b) you are answerable for structuring the shape of your account, and (c) you assume full responsibility for maintaining a timetable that enables you to complete assessments before the final deadline.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST TAKE AH1901 AND TAKE AH2901 AND TAKE AT LEAST 2 MODULES FROM {AH3901, AH3902, AH3904, AH3905}

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours. Students will watch a pre-recorded Introductory Video at the beginning of the module then arrange 4 x meetings with their supervisor to discuss their project. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning

Scheduled learning hours

5

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

Guided independent study hours

280

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent research
  • Demonstrate high levels of familiarity with the scholarship in your chosen field
  • Show initiative in sourcing relevant documentary material
  • Use detailed evidence to construct convincing independent arguments
  • Develop a prose style that is articulate, creative and fluent
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow academic conventions accurately