Dissertation - ARC00009M
- Department: Archaeology
- Credit value: 80 credits
- Credit level: M
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Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Term 2022-23 to Summer Vacation 2022-23 |
Module aims
The purpose of the dissertation is to allow students to undertake a substantial piece of independent research on a subject of their own choosing. The dissertation will allow them to apply research and study skills acquired during their 1st and 2nd terms and to work with the guidance of one or more members of academic staff.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a specialist knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject
- execute a programme of research, working independently
- synthesise and critically evaluate a range of primary and secondary evidence
- structure a substantial piece of written work
- present a written dissertation to professional standards, including appropriate graphical and text presentation skills
- manage their time effectively and complete a substantial piece of independent work to deadline
- communicate research findings through a lecture, using PowerPoint
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 90 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 10 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Postgraduate Dissertation | 90 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 10 |
Module feedback
Oral and written feedback on drafts will be given to students during supervisorials
Indicative reading
n/a