DI5999 Dissertation (Distance Learning)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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 coordinator

Dr E Stoddart

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

Module description

In this module students undertake research under individual supervision towards writing a dissertation on a topic agreed in conjunction with their supervisor.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced and detailed knowledge of the topic examined in the dissertation, properly informed by the broader context of the field(s) of study within Divinity (and, where appropriate, other disciplines).
  • Evince an advanced capability to Identify and refine viable research questions and to deploy and defend an appropriate methodology.
  • Accurately represent the arguments of a range of appropriate scholars.
  • Offer critical evaluation of accurately cited sources.
  • Expound and defend an argument in the light of advanced critical discussion.

DI5999 Dissertation (Distance Learning)

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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 coordinator

Dr E Stoddart

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

Module description

In this module students undertake research under individual supervision towards writing a dissertation on a topic agreed in conjunction with their supervisor.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Individual supervision

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced and detailed knowledge of the topic examined in the dissertation, properly informed by the broader context of the field(s) of study within Divinity (and, where appropriate, other disciplines).
  • Evince an advanced capability to Identify and refine viable research questions and to deploy and defend an appropriate methodology.
  • Accurately represent the arguments of a range of appropriate scholars.
  • Offer critical evaluation of accurately cited sources.
  • Expound and defend an argument in the light of advanced critical discussion.