GD5505 Special Topic in Interdisciplinary Learning

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 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.

Availability restrictions

Open to Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies students only.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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

Module coordinator

Dr G W B Pedriali

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

Module Staff

By arrangement.

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

Module description

This guided study module allows you to advance your learning by undertaking a research project on an agreed topic relating to your degree subject. The project format allows you to explore a specific topic in greater depth than is possible on regular taught modules. You will gain confidence in designing and undertaking independent research, learn how to formulate interdisciplinary research questions and critically discuss research ideas, and gain experience in preparing a literature review, bibliography, or other preparatory materials for further study or analysis. As such the module serves as a useful transition between more structured taught modules and the independent research of the end of degree project. Topics will be offered by selected staff from Schools across the University. Supervision is delivered via individual or, in some cases, small group tutorials. The project topic and required reading will be agreed in consultation with the project supervisor. GD5505 is an optional module for the MLitt in Global Social and Political Thought (semester two only). Students from other Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies Masters degrees may ask to take the module if their circumstances mean that the specified optional modules are not appropriate.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

PERMISSION FROM GRADUATE SCHOOL DEPUTY DIRECTOR.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Non-Standard.

Scheduled learning hours

28

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

Guided independent study hours

264

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Carry out independent research into a topic in substantial depth.
  • Develop and improve a broad range of applicable research skills.
  • Gain confidence in designing and carrying out an independent research project.
  • Learn how to critically discuss research ideas and formulate interdisciplinary research questions.
  • Learn how to put together a bibliography, literature review, or other preparatory materials for further study or analysis.