Diploma Research Project - HOA00128M
Module summary
This module is only available to students who do not complete the Dissertation and instead wish to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma. It enables students to demonstrate results from their initial research on the dissertation topic area.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Summer Semester 2025-26 |
Module aims
The Diploma Research Project enables those students who do not complete the full MA Dissertation to demonstrate their initial stages of research. The contents of the 4000-word assessment may vary depending on the nature of the work carried out and will be agreed with the supervisor. For example, it may include a smaller component of the larger project, an in-depth literature review, and/or a reflection of project learning.
Module learning outcomes
The work submitted for the Diploma Research Project is expected to demonstrate:
- ability to conduct research within a defined art-historical subject
- ability to organise and engage critically with secondary sources relevant to the topic
- ability to present work with scholarly professionalism
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Essay/coursework: Assessed Written Work, 4000 words, 100% of module mark
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
You will receive feedback on assessed work within the timeframes set out by the University - please check the Guide to Assessment, Standards, Marking and Feedback for more information.
The purpose of feedback is to help you to improve your future work. If you do not understand your feedback or want to talk about your ideas further, you are warmly encouraged to meet your Tutor and/or Supervisor during their office hours.
Indicative reading
Texts will vary according to the chosen topic.